The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has ordered for 535 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ wheeled loaders to be delivered over the next decade.
The contract is for a militarised version of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 437HT.
This is ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s third contract for the USMC, following a $45m order five months ago for a militarised version of the 4CX backhoe loader and a $39m deal in 2024 for multi terrain loaders – a militarised version of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Teleskid compact tracked loader.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will supply a number of test machines to the USMC later this year and it is anticipated that full production will begin in 2027.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ was awarded the latest contract as part of the Marines’ Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated-Steering Multi-Purpose (TRAM) vehicle programme.
Chris Giorgianni, vice president of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Government & Defense in the USA, said the order was “testament to the reliability, robustness and suitability of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ machines in military applications worldwideâ€�.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s military business has grown significantly over the last decade with almost 10,000 machines sold to armed forces around the world.