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.
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 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
