In specification terms, the JCB 1700 B backhoe loader (1989-1995) shows typical engine power at 94.5 hp (70.5 kW) alongside typical weight at 16,491 lb (7.48 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.52 yd³ (1.16 m³).
Specification profile
1989-1995
Weight: 16,491 lb (7.48 t)Engine power: 94.5 hp (70.5 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.52 yd³ (1.16 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)
16,491 lb (7.48 t)Weight
94.5 hp (70.5 kW)Engine power
1.52 yd³ (1.16 m³)Bucket capacity
0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
263 lb-ft (357 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
94.5 hp (70.5 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
16,491 lb (7.48 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
Above average
1.52 yd³ (1.16 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 above the typical figure.
Bucket Capacity Backhoe
High
0.46 yd³ (0.35 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 well 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
263 lb-ft (357 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
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 1700 B backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1989-1995 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power94.5 hp (70.5 kW)
Maximum torque263 lb-ft (357 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 Depth21.4 ft (6.53 m)
Maximum discharge height23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal29.2 ft (8.89 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.14 m)
Transport length25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.52 yd³ (1.16 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)
Weight16,491 lb (7.48 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type1004 T3HR
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 12.5Lx16 12PR. R: 19.5×24 12PR
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes
