Specification sheet Backhoe Loader Ref jcb-3cx-17ft-217-loader-backhoe
JCB 3CX 17FT (217)
The JCB 3CX 17FT (217) is a backhoe loader with an operating weight of 18,701 lb (8,482.64 kg), a 97.6 hp engine, a 1.6 yd³ (1.23 m³) bucket, and a dig depth of 17.59 ft (5,360 mm).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
18,701lb
8,482.64kg
Engine power
97.6hp
72.79kW
Net Power Bucket capacity
1.6yd³
1.23m³
Dig depth
17.59ft
5,360mm
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · backhoe loaders
Among 294 backhoe loaders , the JCB 3CX 17FT (217) sits above the median for its class:
- Engine power 98 hp more powerful than 79% (n=282)
- Dig depth 17.6 ft deeper-digging than 94% (n=256)
◇Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm
01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2257 | |
| Engine Model | 444 | |
| Net Power | 97.6hp | 72.8kw |
| Gross Power | 100hp | 74.6kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2200rpm | |
| Torque Measured @ | 1300rpm | |
| Aspiration | Turbo | |
| Displacement | 268.6cu in | 4.4L |
02 Operational Specification
| Fuel Capacity | 42.3gal | 160L |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight 4wd | 17515lb | 7944.7kg |
| Max Weight | 18701lb | 8482.7kg |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 33.6gal | 127L |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 4gal | 15L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 6.1gal | 23L |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.3gal | 16L |
| Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3gal | 16L |
| Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3gal | 16L |
| Turning Radius | 13.8ft in | 4200mm |
| Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd | 14-17.5 FWD 10 ply | |
| Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd | 19.5L-24 R4 10 ply | |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95amps |
03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | JCB Autoshift | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 22.5mph | 36.3km/h |
| Max Speed Reverse | 22.5mph | 36.3km/h |
04 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Type | dual gear pumps | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 41gal/min | 155L/min |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3300psi | 22752.7kPa |
05 Backhoe Dimensions
| Load Height - Std | 13ft in | 3960mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach From Swivel - Std | 20.94ft in | 6380mm |
| Dig Depth - Std | 17.59ft in | 5360mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Std | 7.16ft in | 2180mm |
| Load Height - Ext | 14.67ft in | 4470mm |
| Bucket Dig Force - Ext | 12202.59lb | 5535kg |
| Bucket Dig Force - Std | 12202.59lb | 5535kg |
| Dig Depth - Ext | 21.49ft in | 6550mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Ext | 10.83ft in | 3300mm |
| Load At Max Lift - Ext | 3240.8lb | 1470kg |
| Load At Max Lift - Std | 5121.34lb | 2323kg |
| Reach From Swivel - Ext | 24.68ft in | 7520mm |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Transport Length | 24.58ft in | 7490mm |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Width | 8.01ft in | 2440mm |
| Transport Height | 13.59ft in | 4140mm |
| Wheelbase | 7.42ft in | 2260mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.09ft in | 330mm |
| Height To Top Of Suspended Cab | 9.42ft in | 2870mm |
07 Loader Dimensions
| Clearance At Max Dump Height | 8.83ft in | 2690mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 2.66ft in | 810mm |
| Dig Depth | 1.97in | 50mm |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 14560lb | 64.77kN |
| Bucket Width | 96in | 2438.4mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.6yd3 | 1.23m3 |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 9046lb | 4103.2kg |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.