Smith 8 Backhoe Excavator

Similar to the 10RB, and available in a variety of configurations, the picture shows it as a backhoe.
Powered by a Petter 3 Cylinder water cooled engine.
As those used by Isaac Timmins on the road schemes they carried out, until replaced by JCB 3C 180 backhoe loaders in 1967.
Sourced from DG Pearson builders Huddersfield, in the early 1990’s.
Last used Delves Wood Road Beaumont Park Huddersfield.
Prior to moving it to a new storage location, it had been stood for 10 or more years without starting. Believe it or not, it started first swing of the handle – Nov 2020.