JCB 1700 B backhoe loader Specs (1989-1995)

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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.52 yd³ (1.16 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal29.2 ft (8.89 m)
Maximum discharge height23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.14 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
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