The JCB HMEE (''High Mobility Engineer Excavator'') is a

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made by

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Design

The HMEE is an armoured

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tractors. The HMEE is built at JCB's plant in

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, integrating armour made by American Defense Systems (ASDI).

Specifications

Engine:

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QSB 6.7
Weight: armoured, unarmoured
Speed: Up to

Users

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References

External links

*{{homepage, https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/products/defence-products/high-mobility-engineer-excavator Military engineering vehicles