Specification sheet Backhoe Loader Ref jcb-3cx-contractor-loader-backhoe
JCB 3CX Contractor
The JCB 3CX Contractor is a backhoe loader with an operating weight of 17,791.31 lb (8,070 kg), a 97.6 hp engine, a 1.31 yd³ (1 m³) bucket, and a dig depth of 13.92 ft (4,240 mm).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
17,791.31lb
8,070kg
Engine power
97.6hp
72.79kW
Net Power Bucket capacity
1.31yd³
1m³
Dig depth
13.92ft
4,240mm
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · backhoe loaders
Among 294 backhoe loaders , the JCB 3CX Contractor sits above the median for its class:
- Engine power 98 hp more powerful than 79% (n=282)
- Dig depth 13.9 ft shallower-digging than 80% (n=256)
◇Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm
01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2257 | |
| Gross Power | 100hp | 74.6kw |
| Net Power | 97.6hp | 72.8kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2200rpm | |
| Torque Measured @ | 1300rpm | |
| Net Max Torque | 417lb ft | 565.4Nm |
| Aspiration | turbo | |
| Displacement | 268.6cu in | 4.4L |
02 Operational Specification
| Fuel Capacity | 42.3gal | 160L |
|---|---|---|
| Max Weight | 17791.4lb | 8070kg |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 34.9gal | 132L |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 4gal | 15L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 4.9gal | 18.5L |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.3gal | 16L |
| Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3gal | 16L |
| Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3gal | 16L |
| Turning Radius | 22.7ft in | 6900mm |
| Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd | 16/17x20 10PR traction or industrial | |
| Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd | 18.4x26 12PR traction or industrial | |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95amps |
03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | automatic powershift | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 23.8mph | 38.3km/h |
| Max Speed Reverse | 23.8mph | 38.3km/h |
04 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Type | open centre systen w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 21.4gal/min | 81L/min |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3650psi | 25165.9kPa |
05 Backhoe Dimensions
| Load Height - Std | 12.6ft in | 3840mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach From Swivel - Std | 17.62ft in | 5370mm |
| Dig Depth - Std | 13.92ft in | 4240mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Std | 8.99ft in | 2740mm |
| Bucket Dig Force - Std | 11847lb | 5373.71kg |
| Dig Depth - Ext | 17.92ft in | 5460mm |
| Load Height - Ext | 15.49ft in | 4720mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Ext | 12.01ft in | 3660mm |
| Load At Max Lift - Ext | 1585.13lb | 719kg |
| Load At Max Lift - Std | 3198.91lb | 1451kg |
| Reach From Swivel - Ext | 21.4ft in | 6520mm |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Transport Length | 18.44ft in | 5620mm |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Width | 7.35ft in | 2240mm |
| Transport Height | 11.85ft in | 3610mm |
| Wheelbase | 7.12ft in | 2170mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.22ft in | 370mm |
| Height To Top Of Suspended Cab | 9.55ft in | 2910mm |
07 Loader Dimensions
| Clearance At Max Dump Height | 8.99ft in | 2740mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 2.56ft in | 780mm |
| Dig Depth | 3.94in | 100mm |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 14398lb | 64.05kN |
| Bucket Width | 88in | 2235mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.31yd3 | 1m3 |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 7118.73lb | 3229kg |
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.