The JCB 217s backhoe loader (1994-2004) combines typical engine power at 96 hp (71.6 kW) with above-average weight at 18,444 lb (8.37 t). Another useful figure is travel speed at 23 mph (37 km/h).
Specification profile
1994-2004
Weight: 18,444 lb (8.37 t)Engine power: 96 hp (71.6 kW)Travel speed: 23 mph (37 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 2,200 rpm
18,444 lb (8.37 t)Weight
96 hp (71.6 kW)Engine power
23 mph (37 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
261 lb-ft (354 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Bucket width
13.7 ft (4.19 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
96 hp (71.6 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
Above average
18,444 lb (8.37 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
23 mph (37 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 close to the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Below average
261 lb-ft (354 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.
Transport width
Average
8.01 ft (2.44 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
13.7 ft (4.19 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)
Transport height is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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 | 217s backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1994-2004 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power96 hp (71.6 kW)
Maximum torque261 lb-ft (354 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed23 mph (37 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Dredging Depth21.5 ft (6.55 m)
Maximum discharge height23.1 ft (7.04 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.6 ft (8.71 m)
Transport height13.7 ft (4.19 m)
Transport length24.5 ft (7.47 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight18,444 lb (8.37 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: 11L-16 F3 12 ply. R: 19.5L-24 R4 10 ply
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
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