Backhoe loaders

JCB Mark I '1953–57

The machine came in blue and red livery.

In 1953, Joe Bamford developed the world’s first backhoe loader by adding a backhoe onto the back of a Major Loader - essentially a Fordson tractor with a hydraulic excavator at the rear, a Major Loader at the front and an optional cab. The JCB logo also appears for the first time.

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6 years ago
Wheels&Tracks

1953: A specification sheet for JCB's first backhoe, the MK1.

https://www.equipmentworld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/10/IMG_0025.jpg

6 years ago
Wheels&Tracks

1952 is a huge milestone in the story of JCB. On a sales trip to Norway, Joseph Bamford sees a rudimentary backhoe, realises its potential and is inspired to develop the JCB Mk 1 Excavator; essentially a Fordson tractor with hydraulic excavator at the rear, Major Loader at the front and optional cab. The JCB backhoe loader is born. 1952 is also the year machines start to appear in the famous JCB yellow, and in 1953 we begin to brand products with the company logo.

http://jcb.ge/index.php?lang=en

6 years ago
Wheels&Tracks

JCB-Mk1 on a Fordson Major tractor with a front counterbalance weight.

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