JCB 215 E backhoe loader Specs (1997-2004)

Among the key figures for the JCB 215 E backhoe loader (1997-2004) are typical engine power at 89.8 hp (67 kW) and typical weight at 15,942 lb (7.23 t). The listed travel speed is 20.6 mph (33.2 km/h).
Specification profile

1997-2004

Weight: 15,942 lb (7.23 t)Engine power: 89.8 hp (67 kW)Travel speed: 20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 2,200 rpm
15,942 lb (7.23 t)Weight
89.8 hp (67 kW)Engine power
20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
240 lb-ft (326 Nm)Maximum torque
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Transport width
7.68 ft (2.34 m)Bucket width
12.8 ft (3.89 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

89.8 hp (67 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

15,942 lb (7.23 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.

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

240 lb-ft (326 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

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.

Transport height

Above average

12.8 ft (3.89 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.

Max. Reach Horizontal26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Maximum discharge height21 ft (6.4 m)
Bucket width7.68 ft (2.34 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.6 ft (7.49 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 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 215 E backhoe loader
Model year / production 1997-2004
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power89.8 hp (67 kW)
Maximum torque240 lb-ft (326 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.68 ft (2.34 m)
Dredging Depth20.1 ft (6.12 m)
Maximum discharge height21 ft (6.4 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport length24.6 ft (7.49 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight15,942 lb (7.23 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type1000
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