JCB 1550 B backhoe loader Specs (1990-1995)

The JCB 1550 B backhoe loader (1990-1995) is characterised by typical engine power at 83.1 hp (62 kW) and typical weight at 16,299 lb (7.39 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile

1990-1995

Weight: 16,299 lb (7.39 t)Engine power: 83.1 hp (62 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)
16,299 lb (7.39 t)Weight
83.1 hp (62 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
228 lb-ft (309 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

83.1 hp (62 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

16,299 lb (7.39 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

1.26 yd³ (0.96 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

0.38 yd³ (0.29 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

Below average

20.6 mph (33.2 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

Below average

228 lb-ft (309 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal28.7 ft (8.76 m)
Maximum discharge height21.2 ft (6.45 m)
Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length25.1 ft (7.65 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 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 1550 B backhoe loader
Model year / production 1990-1995
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power83.1 hp (62 kW)
Maximum torque228 lb-ft (309 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Dredging Depth19.8 ft (6.02 m)
Maximum discharge height21.2 ft (6.45 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.7 ft (8.76 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport length25.1 ft (7.65 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.38 yd³ (0.29 m³)
Weight16,299 lb (7.39 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type1004 THR
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresF: 12.5Lx16 12PR. R: 19.5×24 12PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo