Original JCB 7 excavator joined by modern counterpart

Scotland-based plant hire company D&I Bain has added a new JCB 150X HD excavator to its fleet, which joins one of the world’s last remaining original 1966 JCB 7 models.

D&I Bain’s new 150X HD model (right) alongside the original 1966 JCB 7 excavator (left).

Located in Muir Of Ord in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness, D&I Bain was established in the early 1960s by father and son team David and Ian Bain. The company, which has bought over 40 JCB machines to date, specialises in forestry and local council work, offering both contracted works and plant hire.

Part of Cat’s X-Series, the 150X HD was supplied by local dealer Scot JC and will be used on projects such as roadworks.