The JCB 208 S backhoe loader (1995-2000) combines low engine power at 42.9 hp (32 kW) with low weight at 6,151 lb (2.79 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³).
Specification profile
1995-2000
Weight: 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Engine power: 42.9 hp (32 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³)Travel speed: 6.84 mph (11 km/h)
6,151 lb (2.79 t)Weight
42.9 hp (32 kW)Engine power
0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³)Bucket capacity
6.84 mph (11 km/h)Travel speed
2,630 rpmEngine speed at max torque
83.3 lb-ft (113 Nm)Maximum torque
4.69 ft (1.43 m)Transport width
5.18 ft (1.58 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
42.9 hp (32 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
6,151 lb (2.79 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Low
0.42 yd³ (0.32 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 well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
6.84 mph (11 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 well below the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Low
83.3 lb-ft (113 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Low
4.69 ft (1.43 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport width is well below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
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Measurements
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Overall size
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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 | 208 S backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1995-2000 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power42.9 hp (32 kW)
Maximum torque83.3 lb-ft (113 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,630 rpm
Tear-out Force5,177 lbf (23 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe4,851 lbf (21.6 kN)
Travel speed6.84 mph (11 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width5.18 ft (1.58 m)
Dredging Depth8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Maximum discharge height11.3 ft (3.44 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal13.9 ft (4.24 m)
Transport height7.39 ft (2.25 m)
Transport length11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Transport width4.69 ft (1.43 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³)
Weight6,151 lb (2.79 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement0.5 US gal (1.9 L)
Engine manufacturerPeugeot
Engine typeXUD9
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres10×16.5 NHS 6PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo

