The JCB 1550 B backhoe loader (1990-1995) is characterised by typical engine power at 83.1 hp (62 kW) and typical weight at 16,299 lb (7.39 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile
1990-1995
Weight: 16,299 lb (7.39 t)Engine power: 83.1 hp (62 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)
16,299 lb (7.39 t)Weight
83.1 hp (62 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
228 lb-ft (309 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
83.1 hp (62 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is close to the typical figure.
Weight
Average
16,299 lb (7.39 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Average
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)
Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Bucket Capacity Backhoe
Above average
0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)
Low 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Typical 0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)High 0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Below average
20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)
Low 6.84 mph (11 km/h)Typical 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h)High 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)
Travel speed is below the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Below average
228 lb-ft (309 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Maximum torque is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 1550 B backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1990-1995 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power83.1 hp (62 kW)
Maximum torque228 lb-ft (309 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Dredging Depth19.8 ft (6.02 m)
Maximum discharge height21.2 ft (6.45 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.7 ft (8.76 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport length25.1 ft (7.65 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)
Weight16,299 lb (7.39 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type1004 THR
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 12.5Lx16 12PR. R: 19.5×24 12PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
