Morris Leslie invests in machines

News Story
- 23 Mar 2023 ( #1120 ) - Perth, United Kingdom
1 min read
Morris Leslie expands its fleet
Morris Leslie expands its fleet

Morris Leslie Plant Hire is further expanding its fleet with an order of new JCB equipment worth GBP87.5 million (USD106.6 million).

The Perth-based company, which operates nationally, is adding a range of machines including Loadall telescopic handlers.

Manufactured at JCB’s factories in Rocester and Cheadle, Staffordshire, the machines are powered by the latest Stage V engines which deliver low emissions.

They are also fitted with JCB LiveLink telematics system which enables Morris Leslie and its rental customers to monitor the safety, productivity and emissions of the machines.

The order will be supplied by Scot JCB to Morris Leslie’s 14 nationwide depots this year.

“We are delighted to have agreed our largest-ever order with our long-term partner JCB to support our 2023 growth plans and by the end of the year, our entire JCB fleet will be operating with the latest Stage V engines,” says Morris Leslie Plant Hire group chairman Morris Leslie.

“Scot JCB and other JCB dealers around the UK continue to provide first-class service to our depots and our customers.”

JCB sales managing director Marco Bersellini says the company is proud to have a long-standing partnership with Morris Leslie Plant Hire.

“This deal demonstrates confidence in the construction market and confirms that JCB has exactly the right products to meet the needs of hirers and end-users,” says Bersellini.

Irish company fined after forklift fatality
Irish company fined after forklift fatality 6 Nov 2025 - Dublin, Ireland - 1 min read
Toyota invests in battery charging provider
Toyota invests in battery charging provider 30 Oct 2025 - Columbus, IN, United States - 1 min read
MHE incident reporting tool established in UK
MHE incident reporting tool established in UK 7 Aug 2025 - Newbury, United Kingdom - 1 min read
Previously about:
Bolzoni and JCB each celebrate 80 years News Story - 9 Oct 2025 - 2 min read
Hydrogen engine receives EU approval News Story - 29 May 2025 - Staffordshire, United Kingdom - 1 min read
JCB to double size of US plant after tariff announcement News Story - 10 Apr 2025 - San Antonio, TX, United States - 1 min read
Morris Leslie places £36m order News Story - 13 Jun 2019 - Rocester, United Kingdom - 1 min read
Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here
Words of support …

At Linde Material Handling, we appreciate Forkliftaction for its competent and informative reporting and its global perspective. Forkliftaction is one of the few industry media with a transnational readership.

Heike Oder, Head of Trade Press

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

F. Uchiyama is a reliable exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
2009 Airman ENCL045 Scissor Lift
2019 SMV (Konecranes) Reach Stacker
1992 Mitsubishi FD200 High Capacity Forklift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

Inside The News
In this week’s Forkliftaction News , Toyota Industries Corporation confirms it has settled a class-action lawsuit in the US which centred around its 2023 emissions cheating scandal. Find out how much the class-action cost it... Continue reading

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET