Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The JCB 3CX is a powerful and versatile backhoe loader designed to tackle a wide range of construction and excavation tasks with ease. With a backhoe bucket dig force of 11,847 lbs in both standard and extended configurations, the 3CX is ready to handle even the toughest digging projects. Powered by a Tier IV diesel engine, this machine provides reliable performance and fuel efficiency. Equipped with a spacious cab with pre-wired radio speakers and beacon lights, along with front and rear adjustable working lights, the 3CX ensures operator comfort and safety in any work environment. With an impressive loader bucket width of 88 inches, a dump height of 9 feet, and an operating weight of up to 14,586 lbs, the JCB 3CX is a dependable workhorse for any construction job.
Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m) | 10.5 (3.2) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg) | 13,739 (6,232) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg) | 6,354 (2,882) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Loader SAE hp (kW) | 71 (53) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Max Digging Depth ft. (m) | 14.6 (4.44) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Operating Weight lbs. (kg) | 13382 (6,070) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd MPH (kmh) | 22.8 (36.7) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh) | 24.9 (40.1) Starting 2024 Model Year |
Bucket Dig Force | 11,847 lbs (5,374 kg) |
Bucket Dig Force - Extended | 11,847 lbs (5,374 kg) |
Load Height | 11 ft (3 m) |
Alternator | 95 |
Battery | 1000 CCA (120 amp) |
Front working lights | 4 adjustable |
Gauges | Tachometer engine coolant temp fuel level hourmeter clock |
Pre-wire | Radio speakers (cab) beacon (all) |
Rear working lights | 4 adjustable |
Bore | 4 in (10 cm) |
Displacement | 269 cu in (4,402 cu cm) |
Emissions Certification | Tier IV |
Engine Model | 3CX ECO SITE MASTER |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Gross Power | 74 hp (55 kw) |
Net Power | 537 hp (400 kw) |
Number of Cylinders | 4 |
Power Measured @ | 2200 rpm |
Rated engine speed | 1200 rpm |
Stroke | 5 in (13 cm) |
Bucket Breakout Force | 8,285 lbs (3,758 kg) |
Bucket Width | 88 in (224 cm) |
Dig Depth | 0 in (1 cm) |
Dump height | 9 ft (3 m) |
Lift Capacity | 3,364 lbs (1,526 kg) |
Load over height | 10 ft (3 m) |
Reach at Max Dump Height | 17 ft (5 m) |
Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95 amps |
Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 5 gal (19 l) |
Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (16 l) |
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 27 gal (100 l) |
Oil System Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (15 l) |
Operating Voltage | 12 volts |
Operating Weight | 13,382 lbs (6,070 kg) |
Operating Weight 2wd | 14,278 lbs (6,476 kg) |
Operating Weight 4wd | 14,586 lbs (6,616 kg) |
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (16 l) |
Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (16 l) |
Max Speed | 5 mph (8 kph) |
Number of Forward Gears | 4 |
Number of Reverse Gears | 4 |