HMEE, prepared for shipping

The JCB HMEE (High Mobility Engineer Excavator) is a military engineering vehicle made by JCB.[6]

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.[7] It is also capable of towing heavy loads and has good off-road mobility. It is based on technology from the JCB Fastrac tractors.[8]

The programme started in 2003. JCB used technologies of the JCB 4CX backhoe Loader and the Fastrac tractors to develop this system.[9]

The HMEE is built at JCB's plant in Pooler, Georgia, integrating armour made by American Defense Systems (ASDI).[10]

Users

Current operators

 Australia (10)
Ordered in two batches, 6, which were delivered by 2012.[11] A further order for four machines took place in 2017.[12]
 Belgium (4)
As part of the programme ACEV (Armoured Combat Engineer Vehicle), JCB won a contract of €5 million to supply 4 HMEE in December 2020.[13]
 Denmark (6)
6 machines received in March 2020.[14][15]
 Germany (1)
7 were purchased in 2013.[16]
6 were donated to Ukraine as aid in its war against the Russian Invasion.[17]
 Ireland (1)
1 purchased, and used for the UNIFIL mission of the Army.[18]
 Israel (unknown quantity)
Its use has been documented in the construction of the walls, Israeli settlements and the destruction of Palestinian homes, which makes JCB a war criminal accomplice.[19]
 New Zealand (6)
The Army received 6 vehicles in 2011.[20]
 Spain (10 in service, 42 on order)
The Spanish Army received a first batch of 2 HMEE with the armour B-kit, in July 2018, after an order in 2017.[21][22] In 2024, two batches of 4 HMEE were delivered as a part of an order of 50 of these machines placed in 2023.[23][24]
 Sweden (10)
The FMV ordered 10 HMEE in 2008, for an entry in service in 2012.[25]
 Ukraine (6)
6 donated by Germany.[17][26]
 United Arab Emirates (unknown)
Unknown quantity.[27]
 United Kingdom (17)
The British Army placed an order for 4 HMEE in 2008 for its use in Afghanistan (£7 million).[25]
13 vehicles ordered by the British Army in 2010.[28]
 United States (around 1,600)
In 2005, JCB was selected to produce what at the time was estimated to be 636 machines for $209 million.[29] Firm orders:
  • 2008: $229 million for 800 HMEE, as the first production contract.[30]
  • June 2014: second production order, with a contract valued at $50 million (unknown quantity).[31][32]
  • September 2017: 98 ($36.3 million)[33][27]
  • September 2018: contract extension for 180 more HMEE[29]
  • July 2020: 400 HMEE for the US Armed Forces ($269 million), delivery over 8 years.[34]

References

  1. ^ "Swedish army buys JCB high-speed loaders". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  2. ^ "Six fast backhoes for the Danish Armed Forces".
  3. ^ "HIGH MOBILITY ENGINEER EXCAVATOR" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  4. ^ "High Mobility Engineer Excavator".
  5. ^ "HIGH MOBILITY ENGINEER EXCAVATOR" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  6. ^ "IDEX Show Scout » IDEX 2007: Video highlight – JCB HMEE backhoe-loader". Retrieved 2011-01-05.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "JCB Defence" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  8. ^ "BATTLESPACE - In this issue". Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  9. ^ "JCB High-Mobility Engineer Excavator Type I". Army Technology. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  10. ^ "2010 Army Weapon Systems : High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE)" (PDF). United States Army. p. 133 – via Federation of American Scientists.
  11. ^ "Force Protection: The fight against IEDs | ADM July 2012 - Australian Defence Magazine". www.australiandefence.com.au. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  12. ^ "High Mobility Engineer Excavators". Archived from the original on 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  13. ^ Gain, Nathan (2020-12-14). "JCB fournira des engins de génie blindés à la Défense belge". FOB - Forces Operations Blog (in French). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  14. ^ "Seks hurtige rendegravere til Forsvaret". www.maskinteknik.dk (in Danish). 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  15. ^ CMS. "Forsvaret indkøber seks hurtige JCB rendegravere". effektivtlandbrug.landbrugnet.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  16. ^ "Hochmobiler Geschützter Baggerlader". www.bundeswehr.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  17. ^ a b "Military support for Ukraine | Federal Government". Website of the Federal Government | Bundesregierung. 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  18. ^ "Irish Defence Forces Naval Service Air Corps Army Recruitment Updates 25 March". careersportal.ie. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  19. ^ "Page 4 - Stop the Bulldozers" (PDF). 2012.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ "JCB". www.jcb.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  22. ^ Defensa.com (2017-11-13). "El Ejército de Tierra adquiere dos excavadoras blindadas JCB-noticia defensa.com - Noticias Defensa España". Defensa.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  23. ^ "WALKIA JCB REFUERZA AL EJÉRCITO DE TIERRA ESPAÑOL CON 4 UNIDADES DE LA". Walkia JCB (in Spanish). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  24. ^ Defensa.com (2023-04-06). "Importante adquisición de retroexcavadoras blindadas para el Ejército - Noticias Defensa España". Defensa.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  25. ^ a b "Swedish army buys JCB high-speed loaders". Construction Enquirer. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  26. ^ "До використання у ЗСУ допустили броньований екскаватор JCB HMEE". ua.korrespondent.net (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  27. ^ a b Keller, John (2017-09-20). "Army orders 98 new armored backhoe construction vehicles and vetronics in $36.3 million order". Military Aerospace. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  28. ^ WWL ships JCB military excavators to the UK Archived 2014-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
  29. ^ a b "JCB wins extension on HMEE production contract with U.S. Department of Defense". Heavy Equipment Guide. 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  30. ^ "JCB Enters $229 Million Contract with U.S. Army". Rental Equipment Register. 2008-01-18. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  31. ^ Media, Forester (2014-06-30). "JCB Wins $50 Million US Army Contract for High-Speed Backhoes". Grading and Excavating. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  32. ^ "JCB at work on 3 more military projects following success of HMEE high-speed, armored backhoe". Equipment World. 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  33. ^ Malyasov, Dylan (2018-09-25). "U.S. Army orders more High Mobility Engineer Excavator Type-1 vehicles". defence-blog.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  34. ^ "NORTH AMERICAN PLANT GEARS UP AS JCB SECURES NEW MILITARY DEAL". www.jcb.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
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