The JCB 4cx sm backhoe loader (2017-2020) is characterised by above-average engine power at 109 hp (81 kW) and above-average weight at 18,916 lb (8.58 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
2017-2020
Weight: 18,916 lb (8.58 t)Engine power: 109 hp (81 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
18,916 lb (8.58 t)Weight
109 hp (81 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
7.74 ft (2.36 m)Transport width
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Bucket width
11.9 ft (3.62 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
109 hp (81 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
18,916 lb (8.58 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.
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
7.74 ft (2.36 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
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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 StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 4cx sm backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2017-2020 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power109 hp (81 kW)
Tear-out Force13,727 lbf (61.1 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,729 lbf (61.1 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Dredging Depth14.2 ft (4.32 m)
Maximum discharge height8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal17.7 ft (5.4 m)
Transport height11.9 ft (3.62 m)
Transport length19.4 ft (5.91 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
Weight18,916 lb (8.58 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Emission levelIV
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeEcoMax
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres440/80-28
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesCX
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes

