JCB HMEE

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

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. It is also capable of towing heavy loads and has good off-road mobility. It is based on technology from the JCB Fastrac tractors.

Specifications
Engine: Cummins QSB 6.7
Weight: 16.18 tonnes armoured, 13.5 tonnes unarmoured
Speed: Up to 60 mph

Users
 Irish Defence Forces : 1 vehicle
 Australian Army: 2 vehicles
 Israel Defense Forces
 Spanish Army: 4 vehicles
 New Zealand Army: 6 vehicles
 Swedish Army: 21 vehicles
 British Army: 17 vehicles
 US Army: 800 vehicles

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Category:Military engineering vehicles