JCB 3D111 1979

I recently bought an old JCB 3D Mk111, registered in 1979. I believe it was the last of this type before they went over to the sitemaster. I am really keen to find out more about the machine as it seems to be a little gem according to the people who do know a little about diggers. What seems to be unusual is that it has an extending back actor and a 4in1 bucket. Could anyone who remembers these old bits of kit please let me know if this is unusual or if it was a standard fit on these machines. I have all the documents and had wondered if JCB themselves would keep records of all there diggers? Fudzy

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If you'd like to drop me a line at markanthony1965@gmail.com with your postal address, I will put you in touch with a very nice lady at JCB who promises me that she'll send you a spec sheet for you "new" machine.