HMEE-1 (High Mobility Engineer Excavator)

The JCB HMEE (High Mobility Engineer Excavator) is a military vehicle made by JCB.^[1]

The HMEE is an armoured backhoe loader designed for high speeds in order to self-deploy with military convoys. Most backhoes are limited to much lower speeds.^[2] It is also capable of towing heavy loads and has good off-road mobility. It is based on technology from the JCB Fastrac tractors.^[3]

Specifications^[4]Edit

Engine: Cummins QSB 6.7
Weight: 16.18 tonnes armoured, 13.5 tonnes unarmoured
Speed: Up to 60 mph