JCB HMEE

The JCB HMEE (High Mobility Engineer Excavator) is a military engineering vehicle made by JCB.[1]

HMEE with slat armor
HMEE, prepared for shipping

Design

The HMEE is an armoured backhoe loader designed for high speeds in order to self-deploy with military convoys. Most backhoes are limited to much lower speeds.[2] It is also capable of towing heavy loads and has good off-road mobility. It is based on technology from the JCB Fastrac tractors.[3]

The HMEE is built at JCB's plant in Pooler, Georgia, integrating armour made by American Defense Systems (ASDI).[4]

Specifications

Engine: Cummins QSB 6.7
Weight: 16.18 tonnes (35,700 lb) armoured, 13.5 tonnes (30,000 lb) unarmoured
Speed: Up to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h)

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Users

References
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  12. "JCB HMEE's Are The Newest Recruits Of The Royal New Zealand Army « JCB – The Dirt". Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  13. "Försvarsmakten satsar stort på nytt fältarbetsfordon". Retrieved 2011-01-08.
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