JCB previews new compact soil compactor to rental firms at IRE

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

03 June 2026

JCB's VM78D compact soil compactor at IRE 2026 in Maastricht (Image: KHL Group) JCB’s VM78D compact soil compactor at IRE 2026 in Maastricht (Image: KHL Group)

UK-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB has showcased one of two new soil compactors to rental customers at the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) in Maastricht in the Netherlands.

The new VM78D, a 7.1-tonne soil compactor, took pride of place on JCB’s stand at IRE (2-4 June), ahead of its launch in Q3 of 2026.

Powered by a JCB by Rehlko diesel engine delivering 55kW, the machine meets EU Stage V emissions standards without any requirement for a Diesel…

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