1966 JCB 7 excavator
Cheffins vintage and classic auction, Sutton -
"The 7 was JCB's first 360° model originally developed in 1965 and went into full production in 1965. It was promoted as a 3/4 cubic yard continuous slew earthmover and was powered by a Ford 590E engine producing a heady 96hp. The design was based on the Warner & Swasey Hopto excavator and bears some similarities One of only a handful of these machines still in existence and is offered for sale with an original bucket. Ready to rally and would compliment any serious classic plant collection."
Sold for £15,500.
1966 JCB 7 excavator
Cheffins vintage and classic auction, Sutton -
"The 7 was JCB's first 360° model originally developed in 1965 and went into full production in 1965. It was promoted as a 3/4 cubic yard continuous slew earthmover and was powered by a Ford 590E engine producing a heady 96hp. The design was based on the Warner & Swasey Hopto excavator and bears some similarities One of only a handful of these machines still in existence and is offered for sale with an original bucket. Ready to rally and would compliment any serious classic plant collection."
Sold for £15,500.