JCB has created a special-edition Teleskid to help raise funds for the United States-based VetsAid.
The Teleskid features a military-green finish, custom-stitched VetsAid seat and personalized dog tags. The machine is part of JCB’s commitment to raise $1 million for veteran support services.
For each machine sold, $1,000 is donated to VetsAid, the United States nonprofit founded by rock legend and Gold Star son, Joe Walsh. The funds directly support grassroots veteran organizations providing critical care to servicemen and women transitioning back to civilian life.
Founded in 2017, VetsAid is a nonprofit and benefit music festival dedicated to helping veterans return to civilian life with dignity, support and care. To date, the organization has disbursed more than $3.3 million to vetted community-based service groups across the United States.
“VetsAid isn’t just about raising money and awareness for America’s veterans and their families,” Walsh said. “It’s also about finding common ground among music lovers of all backgrounds and coming together to build and rebuild communities around a shared love of country.”
The VetsAid initiative with JCB was launched with a $250,000 corporate pledge, with additional funds raised through sales of limited-edition machines and merchandise.
“This is a legacy project between two families that will help give veterans and their families in the U.S. a better future and offer them the care and support they deserve,” said Alice Bamford of JCB.
VetsAid Teleskid
The VetsAid 3TS-8T Teleskid is more than a commemorative model. It is the only skid steer with a telescoping boom, giving operators 4 metres of vertical reach and 2.4 metres of forward reach. As well, the machines can dig 1-metre deep and lift up to 1,676 kg.
A 74 hp engine powers hydraulic performance, ideal for use with attachments such as buckets, forks, augers, trenchers and grapples. Designed for heavy-duty jobsites across construction, landscaping and agriculture, the Teleskid maximizes output and minimizes downtime.
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Operators benefit from a side-door entry and JCB’s exclusive single-arm boom, enhancing visibility, safety and access. With broad attachment compatibility and all-terrain agility, the Teleskid lets users do more.
JCB is one of the world’s largest privately owned manufacturers of construction, agricultural and defense equipment, with 22 global factories and a presence in more than 150 countries. JCB North America employs more than 1,000 people with veterans representing about 10 per cent of its workforce.
