To mark 70 years of manufacturing its backhoe loaders, JCB is producing 70 platinum editions of its 3CX and 4CX models.
The first JCB model was manufactured in 1953, combining a lightweight backhoe with a Major Loadall tractor loader. It created a single machine that combined a front shovel and rear excavator arm.
Although it took 20 years for JCB to build 50,000 backhoes, more than 900,000 have now been made. A total of 70 limited-edition 70th birthday 3CX PRO and 4 CX PRO machines will be manufactured to mark the occassion.
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“The backhoe loader is an incredibly versatile machine, and thanks to continued innovation and evolution, it remains just as relevant today as the day it was first invented," said Anthony Bamford, chair, in a statement.
The platinum edition models will have servo excavator controls, Powerslide, air conditioning and bi-directional auxiliary flow hydraulics. The machines will also have limited edition platinum decals, grill badge, and platinum-colored wheels. The cab will have an embroidered graphic in the carpet and upgraded seat material with 70th anniversary branding, along with a steering wheel center cap featuring the 70th logo.
Source: JCB
