Scot JCB’s stand-out machine on its stand at the Highland was the ‘ideal Scottish’ 4220 Fastrac model in special livery.

Just 25 of these limited edition machines were built to celebrate a quarter of a century of JCB’s high-speed tractor manufacture. The final one off the production line will make an appearance at RHS before it is delivered to Scot JCB customer – Kearton Farms, Wyse Hill Farm, Barnard Castle, Co Durham.

Its design builds on JCB’s experience in developing the unique JCB Fastrac with its equal sized wheels, 50:50 weight distribution and four-wheel disc braking with ABS. It’s also a feature of the new high powered 8000-series.

Also making its first appearance in Scotland, though, is the 6m capable JCB 536-60 Agri Pro telescopic handler. This combines a JCB Powershift transmission with the low-speed control advantages of hydrostatic drive – thanks to the DualTech VT gearbox – and is on a model which will lift 3.6 tonnes to a full height of 6.2m. The model shown on the stand this week will be delivered to its buyer, H and M Connell, Minsca, Waterbeck, Lockerbie, after the show.

Also the range-topping 8330 JCB Fastrac on stand has been sold to Robert Johnston, Gillfoot, Southerness, Dumfries-shire. This tractor features distinctive new family styling and benefits from the new JCB Command Plus cab.

Another innovation on the stand was the world’s first skid steer with a telescopic boom – the JCB Teleskid. It can reach 60% further forward than any other skid steer on the market and can dig below its chassis to a depth of around 1m.

In addition, it can reach 8% higher than any other skid steer.

Now part of the Scot JCB Group, Kelso and Lothian Harvesters also showed machines at the show, with not only JCB machines but tackle from Valtra, McHale, Pottinger, BVL, Rolland and Western.

Highlights was the Rolland Rolvan 59 cattle trailer, which has a hydraulic lowering bed, flexible sliding gate configuration and a 50mm rubber impregnated floor mat.