The JCB HMEE (High Mobility Engineer Excavator) is a military engineering 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.
The HMEE is built at JCB's plant in Pooler, Georgia, integrating armour made by American Defense Systems (ASDI).
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)
Users
Australian Army: 8 vehicles
Belgian Army: ~4 vehicles
British Army: 17 vehicles
German Army: 7 vehicles
Danish Army: 6 vehicles
Irish Defence Forces : 1 vehicle
Israel Defense Forces
New Zealand Army: 6 vehicles
Spanish Army: 4 vehicles
Swedish Army: 22 vehicles
US Army: 800 vehicles
Armed Forces of Ukraine
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