Capitol gains for JCB Loadall

The 2016 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, from the Payette National Forest in Idaho. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

A JCB Loadall has played a crucial role in the Christmas celebrations at Capitol Hill in Washington.

A JCB 507-42 Loadall telehandler helped with the installation of an 80 foot-tall Christmas tree, which stands in front of the famous US Congress building. 

The machine, which has a lift capacity of 7,000 lbs to 42 feet, is manufactured at JCB’s World HQ in Rocester, Staffordshire.

A JCB spokesman said, “This year has been a milestone one for JCB Loadalls as company celebrated the production of its 200,000th telescopic handler. We are delighted to end the year with a Loadall helping get Christmas celebrations underway in the American Capital.”