Hi, I have just bought a JCB 2 (has 2 on the back hoe) but I'm unsure of how old it is and as to what engine it uses? I know it's a BMC 3 cylinder but what type? I have no data plate as it's rotted away and little to go on. It's not got a detachable back hoe and doesn't have the later type dash board, so guessing it's not a 2B. Any ideas to how old it is and what model it may be? Cheers
I will take a picture when I can this is the best I have currently
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Re: JCB 2
look forward to seeing some more photos.
I have my eye on a 2bii with detachable backhoe, that also has no cab, bmc 3 cylinder engine.
yours could be a 2b
I have my eye on a 2bii with detachable backhoe, that also has no cab, bmc 3 cylinder engine.
yours could be a 2b
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Re: JCB 2
thebigchevyguy wrote:Few more pics I took last night. I'm thinking it pre dates the 2b, is it mk1 or 2?
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Max I am not sure of the exact model it is earlier than a 2B but not sure what the original cab looked like, Julian Carder may be able to help you with that.
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Re: JCB 2
Probably had the rear sloping screen and the forward opening door looking at the step through in the frame. Martin H will likely know but the Nuffield engine puts it probably between 1965 and 1966/7.
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Hi, if your digger has no detachable backhoe then its a JCB 2. With it having the 3 cylinder engine this means it was manufactured after July 1964. With it having a five speed box this means it cant have been manufactured after 1965. So in summary your digger is July 1964 - 1965.
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Thanks for all your input.
This box is five low and five high 10 altogether, it's based on a Nuffield 10/42. What changed in 1966 then? What tractor/gearbox did the JCB receive? Just curious
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TullyveeryClassicJCB wrote:Hi, if your digger has no detachable backhoe then its a JCB 2. With it having the 3 cylinder engine this means it was manufactured after July 1964. With it having a five speed box this means it cant have been manufactured after 1965. So in summary your digger is July 1964 - 1965.
This box is five low and five high 10 altogether, it's based on a Nuffield 10/42. What changed in 1966 then? What tractor/gearbox did the JCB receive? Just curious
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In 1965 the 10 speed box was used and an updated 3 cylinder engine was used that gave 45hp as opposed to the 42hp beforehand.
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TullyveeryClassicJCB wrote:In 1965 the 10 speed box was used and an updated 3 cylinder engine was used that gave 45hp as opposed to the 42hp beforehand.
Right, I have a 10 speed box I unseized the clutch drove it about a bit all gears work ok. Braking is slightly less responsive...! I'm sure now it's 100℅ a Nuffield 10/42 skid. Machine works spot on!
Is there anyway I can date it from a cast number etc? I'd love to know how old it is I'm guessing 1966/7 now with the ten speed?
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