Yumbo

[Neversweat]

Is this actually the make

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Cheers
Steve

[Jeremy Rowland]

Yes Steve that is correct Yumbo is the correct identity of that machine, I have read up on em but without refering back to the book I can't tell you too much about em off the top of me head.

Jeremy

[Hugh Jaleak]

If memory serves me correctly Yumbo machines were sold into the UK by Saville Tractors during the 80's.

[DaveS]

Another super find Steve

Yumbo was one of the pioneers of the all-hydraulic excavator, and became part of International Harvester, hence Saville selling them.

Dave. S.

[FOWLER MAN]

Just to add to previous info. the Yumbo was in fact a
French built machine.

Fowler Man

[Neversweat]

Another one....................

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Steve

[Neversweat]

Sorry looking one.............................

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Steve

[the wizard]

Priestmans imported Yumbo model Y35 and Y45 (12 and 16 cubic feet machines) tracked excavators in approx 1963 and marketed them before making the mustang 90 ( rubber duck) in 1966 then the mustang 120 in 1968 . So Yumbo quite afew years ahead when ,I think cat didnt start till mid 1970s

[Neversweat]

Another...............

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Steve

[FOWLER MAN]

Priestmans imported Yumbo model Y35 and Y45 (12 and 16 cubic feet machines) tracked excavators in approx 1963 and marketed them before making the mustang 90 ( rubber duck) in 1966 then the mustang 120 in 1968 . So Yumbo quite afew years ahead when ,I think cat didnt start till mid 1970s

Hello Bill
I thought I knew all about Priestmans but I did'nt know they imported Yumbo's.
I've done a bit of research and found leaflets on the Y35 and Y45 you mentioned. These leaflets are from the 1950's so they were more than just a few years ahead of the game.
I've attatched the scans together with a few later photos up to the International take over.
Fred

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