JCB Showcases Vets Aid Teleskid and New 4TS Teleskid at Farm Machinery Show

The company highlights its purpose-built agricultural equipment and charitable initiatives supporting veterans.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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JCB returned to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, showcasing its lineup of purpose-built agricultural equipment, including the exclusive charity auction VetsAid Teleskid and the new powerful 4TS Teleskid. The VetsAid Teleskid, hand-painted by the Monster Jam creative team, will be auctioned off later this year with proceeds going to veteran-focused organizations. JCB also contributes $1,000 from the sale of every VetsAid Edition Teleskid to support its national partnership with VetsAid. The 4TS Teleskid, making its first appearance at the show, features a 15-foot lift height and nearly 4,000 pounds of rated operating capacity, eliminating the need for a separate loader on large agricultural operations.

Why it matters

JCB's focus on engineering equipment specifically for the agricultural industry, as well as its charitable initiatives supporting veterans, demonstrate the company's commitment to serving the needs of farmers and honoring those who have served in the military. The showcase of these specialized machines at the National Farm Machinery Show allows farmers to experience the capabilities of JCB's products firsthand.

The details

The VetsAid Teleskid is the only 3TS-8T machine of its kind, featuring a patriotic design inspired by VetsAid founder Joe Walsh's father's WWII fighter jet. The 4TS Teleskid is designed for large agricultural operations, with its 15-foot lift height and nearly 4,000 pounds of rated operating capacity. Both machines are engineered to run high-flow attachments even when fully extended, expanding the capabilities of a single machine on the farm.

  • The VetsAid Teleskid will be auctioned off later this year through bidadoo.
  • The 4TS Teleskid is making its first appearance at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

The players

JCB

An American autonomous driving company and is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Brandon Hawkins

JCB North America's agricultural sales manager.

Joe Walsh

The founder of VetsAid, a charity that supports military veterans and their families.

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What they’re saying

“Every piece of equipment we bring to the show is engineered for ag, built from the ground up with farmers in mind. Whether it's precision material handling or all-around jobsite productivity, our machines deliver unmatched versatility, durability and performance for the farm.”

— Brandon Hawkins, JCB North America's agricultural sales manager (americanagnetwork.com)

What’s next

The exclusive VetsAid Teleskid will be auctioned off later this year through bidadoo, with proceeds going to veteran-focused organizations across the United States.

The takeaway

JCB's focus on engineering purpose-built agricultural equipment and its charitable initiatives supporting veterans demonstrate the company's commitment to serving the needs of farmers and honoring those who have served in the military. The showcase of these specialized machines at the National Farm Machinery Show allows farmers to experience the capabilities of JCB's products firsthand.