Building on the success of 1960's JCB 4 backhoe loader, which replaced the Hydra-Digga Loadall, in 1961 the JCB 3 sets more trends with the ability to dig tight up against a wall. It was presented at the Cristal Palace Plant show in the summer of 1961.
In 1964 JCB exported its first machine to the USA - a JCB 4C backhoe loader.
Introduced in 1963, the idea behind the JCB 1 was for it to be used by building contractors, although it found plenty of work with local authorities as it proved to be ideal for grave-digging duties, hence the nickname. Powered by a 20hp Petter PH2 engine, it was fitted with a rear excavator, but only a blade at the front, which was mainly used for back filling. Production came to a close in 1970.
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