JCB has launched its special-edition VetsAid Teleskid, which is now available through dealers across the United States.
This limited-edition Teleskid, featuring a military-green finish, custom-stitched VetsAid seat and personalized dog tags, 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 national 501(c)(3) 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 says. “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,” says Alice Bamford of JCB.
The VetsAid 3TS-8T Teleskid offers a telescoping boom, giving operators up to 13 feet of vertical reach, over eight feet of forward reach, three feet below grade on digging and up to 3,695 pounds of operating capacity.
A 74 hp engine powers hydraulic performance, ideal for use with attachments such as buckets, forks, augers, trenchers and grapples.
JCB North America, headquartered in Savannah, employs more than 1,000 people – 10% of whom are U.S. military veterans.
In addition to veteran hiring, JCB supports service members through the JCB Veterans Club – an internal network that fosters camaraderie, mentorship and career development. This initiative helps veterans build meaningful careers in manufacturing, engineering and operations.
The company recently began construction on a $500 million factory in San Antonio – the largest investment in JCB’s history – where veterans are expected to play a significant role in building the future workforce.
“JCB is a family company with an expanding manufacturing base in North America, and we have always been committed to supporting the veteran community,” Bamford says. “I’m thrilled that JCB can further support veterans through this special edition Teleskid loader and our partnership with VetsAid.”