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JCB Breaks New Ground with World-First DEF-Free VM118D Soil Compactor

Posted by Anthony Davis

|July 31, 2025

JCB Breaks New Ground with World-First DEF-Free VM118D Soil Compactor

JCB has pulled off a genuine game-changer in the heavy machinery sector with the launch of the VM118D single drum soil compactor. This 12-tonne powerhouse is the world’s...

Weekly Spot Prices - 11 Sep 2026

Indicative weekly spot prices for 60/70 grade. Actual delivered costs vary by packaging, logistics and duties.

Region	USD/tonne	Trend
Middle East · FOB (drums)	580	▲
Europe · Delivered	635	▼
Asia · Delivered (bulk)	600	▲
USA · Bulk	715	▲

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