JCB 215 S backhoe loader Specs (1994-1997)

The JCB 215 S backhoe loader (1994-1997) brings together above-average engine power at 96.6 hp (72 kW) and typical weight at 17,569 lb (7.97 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile

1994-1997

Weight: 17,569 lb (7.97 t)Engine power: 96.6 hp (72 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³)
17,569 lb (7.97 t)Weight
96.6 hp (72 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
19.9 mph (32 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
260 lb-ft (353 Nm)Maximum torque
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

96.6 hp (72 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

Average

17,569 lb (7.97 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

High

0.42 yd³ (0.32 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 well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

19.9 mph (32 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

260 lb-ft (353 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 Backhoe0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal26.9 ft (8.21 m)
Maximum discharge height21.1 ft (6.42 m)
Bucket width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.5 ft (7.47 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 S backhoe loader
Model year / production 1994-1997
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power96.6 hp (72 kW)
Maximum torque260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed19.9 mph (32 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Dredging Depth19.7 ft (6.01 m)
Maximum discharge height21.1 ft (6.42 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal26.9 ft (8.21 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport length24.5 ft (7.47 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.42 yd³ (0.32 m³)
Weight17,569 lb (7.97 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type1004 T3HR
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres16.9/14×24 12PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo