JCB has stepped up its support for earthquake-stricken Nepal with the despatch of more machines to help the country with its clear-up operations. The additional US$250,000 equipment donation, which includes compact skid steer loaders, a pick-and-carry crane and a Loadall telehandler, comes after a second earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the country recently, killing dozens of people and injuring more than 1,000. The first earthquake just over two weeks ago killed more than 8,000 people and left thousands more homeless. JCB responded by donating $1 million worth of equipment including a fleet of backhoe loaders and electrical generators. “As the days have gone by our Nepalese dealer (MAW Enterprises) has advised of the need for small and manoeuvrable machines which can access confined areas and machines which can lift and place heavy loads,” said JCB chairman Lord Bamford. “We are happy to respond with the donation of an additional four machines, particularly as the country has now suffered a second earthquake.”