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Fordson JCB MK1 Excavator at Cromford 08 - P8030349 edited

A JCB MK1 Backhoe excavator mounted on a Fordson Major tractor

The JCB Hydraulic Excavator was based on the Fordson Diesel Major tractor, and was built by JCB at there new factory at Rocester, Staffordshire.

Model history[]

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Preservation[]

A few examples survive;

  • The one shown above if from J.C. Balls & Sons collection and is seen out at a number of shows.
  • Another example was on show at the T.C. Harrison JCB open day.

References / sources[]

  • JCB "The First Fifty Years" published by JCB.

External links[]

www.jcb.com

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