JCB 3cx sm backhoe loader Specs (2017-2020)

Among the key figures for the JCB 3cx sm backhoe loader (2017-2020) are typical engine power at 91.2 hp (68 kW) and typical weight at 17,857 lb (8.1 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

2017-2020

Weight: 17,857 lb (8.1 t)Engine power: 91.2 hp (68 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
17,857 lb (8.1 t)Weight
91.2 hp (68 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Transport width
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Bucket width
11.8 ft (3.61 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

91.2 hp (68 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

17,857 lb (8.1 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

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.

Bucket Capacity Backhoe

Above average

0.34 yd³ (0.26 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 above 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.

Transport width

Average

7.71 ft (2.35 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal17.6 ft (5.37 m)
Maximum discharge height8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Bucket width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force14,527 lbf (64.6 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,940 lbf (62 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.4 ft (5.62 m)
Transport height11.8 ft (3.61 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 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 3cx sm backhoe loader
Model year / production 2017-2020
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power91.2 hp (68 kW)
Tear-out Force14,527 lbf (64.6 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,940 lbf (62 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Dredging Depth13.9 ft (4.24 m)
Maximum discharge height8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal17.6 ft (5.37 m)
Transport height11.8 ft (3.61 m)
Transport length18.4 ft (5.62 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
Weight17,857 lb (8.1 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelIV
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeEcoMax
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres12.5×18-10/18.4×26-12

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesCX
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo