Military-green Teleskid from JCB honours U.S. veterans
For each VetsAid 3TS-8T Teleskid sold, JCB will donate $1,000 to support veteran transition services
JCB's special-edition VetsAid Teleskid is now available through dealers across the U.S., offering operators a new machine that moves material and advances operations on the job site.
This bold 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.
With every purchase, contractors are directly supporting U.S. military veterans through JCB's partnership with VetsAid.
The mission of VetsAid
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 U.S.
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," said Alice Bamford of JCB.
The VestsAid 3TS-8T Teleskid
The VetsAid 3TS-8T Teleskid is more than a commemorative model, it's a breakthrough in compact equipment innovation. It is the only skid steer in the world with a telescoping boom, giving operators unmatched flexibility to:
- Lift: up to 13 feet of vertical reach
- Reach: over 8 feet forward
- Digging: 3 feet below grade
- Handling: up to 3,695 pounds of operating capacity
A 74-hp engine powers robust hydraulic performance, ideal for use with attachments such as buckets, forks, augers, trenchers, and grapples. Designed for heavy-duty job sites across construction, landscaping, and agriculture, the Teleskid maximizes output and minimizes downtime.
Operators benefit from a side-door entry and JCB's exclusive single-arm boom, enhancing visibility, safety, and access.
"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 said. "I'm thrilled that JCB can further support veterans through this special edition Teleskid loader and our partnership with VetsAid."
"VetsAid isn't just about raising money and awareness for America's veterans and their families," said Walsh. "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."
