JCB Introduces Two Skid Steer Loaders for North American Agriculture

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JCB Introduces Two Skid Steer Loaders for North American Agriculture

New models expand JCB’s compact equipment lineup with versatile material-handling solutions designed for today’s producers

BOONE, Iowa, (Sept. 1, 2026) – JCB is expanding its compact equipment lineup with the introduction of the new 250 and 290 skid steer loaders. Manufactured in Savannah, Georgia, the new models are designed to meet the demands of North American agricultural operations. They deliver the performance, versatility and operator-focused innovation producers need for everyday material handling.

Powered by a 74 hp engine, the 250 and 290 are engineered to support a wide range of attachments and tackle daily jobs across the farm. From loading feed and stacking hay to handling pallets, cleaning facilities and moving materials, the new machines are built for year-round productivity. They also bring JCB’s industry-exclusive single-arm boom design to this popular size class, pairing enhanced visibility with convenient side-door entry.

“North American producers continue to face labor shortages, making every employee and every piece of equipment more important than ever,” said Lee Tice, senior product manager – Compact Equipment, JCB North America. “The new 250 and 290 skid steer loaders are designed to help a single operator accomplish more throughout the day. Our industry-exclusive side-door entry eliminates the need to climb over buckets, pallet forks and other attachments every time operators enter or exit the machine. It’s a smarter design that improves productivity, enhances safety and helps operators keep work moving.”

Built for Everyday Material Handling

The new 250 and 290 skid steer loaders bring JCB’s innovative design to one of the industry’s most popular machine classes. They also expand the company’s compact equipment lineup with versatile material handlers built for North American agriculture. Positioned in a new mid-size weight class for JCB, the machines offer an ideal balance of lifting performance, maneuverability and versatility.

The 250 and 290 offer rated operating capacities of approximately 2,531 and 3,029 pounds, respectively, with hinge pin heights reaching more than 10 feet. That combination provides the reach and lifting capability needed for loading feed mixers, stacking seed and fertilizer, handling pallets and moving hay. High-flow hydraulic options and compatibility with a broad range of skid steer attachments allow operators to tackle virtually any material-handling task with a single machine.

Despite their capability, both models maintain a compact footprint and excellent maneuverability. Operators can work efficiently around barns, feedyards, commodity sheds and other confined spaces where larger equipment may not fit. Whether loading trucks, cleaning livestock facilities or moving materials across the farmyard, the new machines are engineered to maximize productivity throughout the workday.

Engineered for Agriculture

The new 250 and 290 skid steer loaders reflect JCB’s continued investment in equipment engineered specifically for the needs of North American agriculture. From skid steer loaders and compact track loaders to telehandlers, wheel loaders and the industry-exclusive Teleskid, JCB offers producers a comprehensive lineup of material handling solutions designed to improve productivity, enhance safety and help operations accomplish more with every machine.

The new 250 and 290 skid steer loaders will be on display alongside JCB’s full range of agricultural equipment at the Farm Progress Show, Sept. 1 – 3, in booth #834. To learn more about JCB’s complete lineup of agricultural equipment, visit www.jcb.com/en-us.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Pam Veiock | JCB North America | Phone: 912-675-1434 | Email: pam.veiock@jcb.com

Arielle Windham | Flint Group | Phone: 701-499-2169 | Email: arielle.windham@flint-group.com

ABOUT JCB:

JCB is a family company founded on October 23, 1945, and is now one of the world’s largest privately owned manufacturers of construction, agricultural and defense equipment, with 22 factories around the world. JCB North America currently employs more than 1,000 people and operates out of its headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. JCB recently began work on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio, Texas, the biggest investment in its history. JCB’s North American division also has regional offices in San Antonio, Texas; Santa Monica, California; and Miami, Florida. JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products for customers in 150 countries. JCB products include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, tracked and wheeled excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors. For more information, visit www.jcb.com.

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