JCB 212 su backhoe loader Specs (2004-2022)

For the JCB 212 su backhoe loader (2004-2022), below-average engine power at 71.1 hp (53 kW) is paired with low weight at 10,968 lb (4.97 t). It also has bucket capacity of 0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³).
Specification profile

2004-2022

Weight: 10,968 lb (4.97 t)Engine power: 71.1 hp (53 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)Travel speed: 19.6 mph (31.5 km/h)
10,968 lb (4.97 t)Weight
71.1 hp (53 kW)Engine power
0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)Bucket capacity
19.6 mph (31.5 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
208 lb-ft (282 Nm)Maximum torque
5.35 ft (1.63 m)Transport width
4.92 ft (1.5 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

71.1 hp (53 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

10,968 lb (4.97 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

0.16 yd³ (0.12 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

Below average

19.6 mph (31.5 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

Low

208 lb-ft (282 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

5.35 ft (1.63 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

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal18.2 ft (5.54 m)
Maximum discharge height14.9 ft (4.55 m)
Bucket width4.92 ft (1.5 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length16 ft (4.88 m)
Transport height11.1 ft (3.37 m)
Transport width5.35 ft (1.63 m)
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 212 su backhoe loader
Model year / production 2004-2022
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power71.1 hp (53 kW)
Maximum torque208 lb-ft (282 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed19.6 mph (31.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width4.92 ft (1.5 m)
Dredging Depth12 ft (3.65 m)
Maximum discharge height14.9 ft (4.55 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.2 ft (5.54 m)
Transport height11.1 ft (3.37 m)
Transport length16 ft (4.88 m)
Transport width5.35 ft (1.63 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)
Weight10,968 lb (4.97 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type1000
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres12.5×18.1PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo