Jcb 3c id

[iain106]

Hi i have been offered what the seller says is a jcb3c mk3 however I dont think it is? looks like a mk2 cab but the rear arm looks different? its a manual transmission.Can anyone shed some light on the model it is ?
Thanks

[Billy26F5]

Looks like a 3CII to me but I would need more pics to have a better idea of what period and the serial number for being certain. I don't think it's a 3CIII but it could be a very late 3CII.
Sandy

[iain106]

Thanks for the reply, thats the only picture he sent I am goin to view it this weekend.

[agrimax]

It's a MK2 but the rear boom looks like it's longer and may be from a 3D. The dipper looks different too but it's not the right shape or length of a D although it's heavier built than a standard C. Perhaps it's just the camera angle playing tricks?

[essexpete]

It looks like a MK11, the dipper may be looking due to photo, the bucket is rolled in and in long vegetation so the thin end of the dipper might be near enough on the ground. When did the fuel filler get moved from under the side cover to in front of the windscreen?

[iain106]

thanks for all the replys havent seen the machine yet so I will get a better look at the weekend

[agrimax]

Think the fuel filler change came in on the MK 3 which in turn allowed easier access into the cab with the modified door above the steps.

[essexpete]

Looks like the fuel filler is the later position?

[agrimax]

I think again it's the camera angle and it's the end of the far side of the loader boom that we see pete. The side door is MK2 and stops short to the slope of the mudguard. The MK3 door shuts tight to the slope and has a white part of the cab adjoined to the top of it. IYKWIM...

[iain106]

Viewed today 3c, MK2 with 4/98 engine