JCB has donated additional machinery towards the earthquake relief effort in Nepal.

The company had previously donated a fleet of backhoe loaders and electrical generators worth $1 million.

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JCB has dispatched an additional four machines worth $250,000, including compact skid steer loaders, a pick-and-carry crane and a Loadall telescopic handler.

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: "As the days have gone by our Nepalese dealer has advised of the need for small and manoeuvrable machines which can access confined areas and machines which can lift and place heavy loads."

(LM)