Key specifications for the JCB 3cx compact plus backhoe loader (2020-2026) include below-average engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) together with below-average weight at 13,228 lb (6 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
2020-2026
Weight: 13,228 lb (6 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
13,228 lb (6 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
243 lb-ft (330 Nm)Maximum torque
6.56 ft (2 m)Transport width
6.56 ft (2 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
73.8 hp (55 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
Below average
13,228 lb (6 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Average
1.31 yd³ (1 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 close to the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
24.9 mph (40 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 above the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Below average
243 lb-ft (330 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
Below average
6.56 ft (2 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 below 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 filterYES
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 3cx compact plus backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2020-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque243 lb-ft (330 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.56 ft (2 m)
Dredging Depth11.1 ft (3.38 m)
Maximum discharge height7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport length18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport width6.56 ft (2 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Weight13,228 lb (6 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke88×102 mm
Displacement0.66 US gal (2.48 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerKohler
Engine typek.A.
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres12.5×18-10
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
Model seriesCX
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes

