JCB 217 backhoe loader Specs (1994-2004)

The JCB 217 backhoe loader (1994-2004) stands out for typical engine power at 91.2 hp (68 kW), while typical weight comes in at 17,421 lb (7.9 t). Another useful figure is travel speed at 20.5 mph (33 km/h).
Specification profile

1994-2004

Weight: 17,421 lb (7.9 t)Engine power: 91.2 hp (68 kW)Travel speed: 20.5 mph (33 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 2,200 rpm
17,421 lb (7.9 t)Weight
91.2 hp (68 kW)Engine power
20.5 mph (33 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
260 lb-ft (353 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Bucket width
13.8 ft (4.22 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

91.2 hp (68 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

17,421 lb (7.9 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

20.5 mph (33 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.

Transport width

Average

8.01 ft (2.44 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

13.8 ft (4.22 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 Horizontal28.6 ft (8.71 m)
Maximum discharge height23.1 ft (7.04 m)
Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.6 ft (7.49 m)
Transport height13.8 ft (4.22 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 217 backhoe loader
Model year / production 1994-2004
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power91.2 hp (68 kW)
Maximum torque260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed20.5 mph (33 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Dredging Depth21.5 ft (6.55 m)
Maximum discharge height23.1 ft (7.04 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.6 ft (8.71 m)
Transport height13.8 ft (4.22 m)
Transport length24.6 ft (7.49 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight17,421 lb (7.9 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: 11-16 F3 12PR. R: 19.5L-24 R4 12PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo