JCB 3 cx backhoe loader Specs (2015-2017)

The JCB 3 cx backhoe loader (2015-2017) is characterised by below-average engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) and below-average weight at 13,382 lb (6.07 t). The listed bucket capacity backhoe is 0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³).
Specification profile

2015-2017

Weight: 13,382 lb (6.07 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
13,382 lb (6.07 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
221 lb-ft (300 Nm)Maximum torque
6.2 ft (1.89 m)Transport width
6.56 ft (2 m)Bucket width
8.99 ft (2.74 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

73.8 hp (55 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

13,382 lb (6.07 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Bucket Capacity Backhoe

Low

0.16 yd³ (0.12 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 below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.9 mph (40 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 above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Below average

221 lb-ft (300 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

Below average

6.2 ft (1.89 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 below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal13.1 ft (3.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.61 ft (2.93 m)
Bucket width6.56 ft (2 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe13,940 lbf (62 kN)
Tear-out Force13,601 lbf (60.5 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.2 ft (5.54 m)
Transport height8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Transport width6.2 ft (1.89 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 3 cx backhoe loader
Model year / production 2015-2017
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque221 lb-ft (300 Nm)
Tear-out Force13,601 lbf (60.5 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,940 lbf (62 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.56 ft (2 m)
Dredging Depth10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Maximum discharge height9.61 ft (2.93 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal13.1 ft (3.99 m)
Transport height8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Transport length18.2 ft (5.54 m)
Transport width6.2 ft (1.89 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)
Weight13,382 lb (6.07 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke88×102 mm
Displacement0.66 US gal (2.48 L)
Emission levelIIIB/T4
Engine manufacturerKohler
Engine typek.A.
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres12.5-18-10

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesCX
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo