76JCB7001 76JCB7001 JCB 7 dcc-plux-22 SERVICE CAREER 1965 - 1986

SERVICE CAREER 1965 - 1986

Regional Railways

finished in red with the usual level of chromework to the body

and parts to have the barn converted

complete with control board and accessories

76JCB7001 76JCB7001 JCB 7 dcc-plux-22 SERVICE CAREER 1965 - 1986The JCB7 6 cylinder metal tracked excavator. The 7 was JCBs first 360 vehicle, originally developed and produced in 1965. It was powered by a 6 cylinder Ford 590E engine and offered a power output of 96hp at 2250 rpm. The hydraulic excavator was based on an American design and was a 12 tonne class machine, capable of a maximum dig depth of 16 9. The cab interior featured quite basic machinery but that was typical of mid 1960s design. In model form,