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
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Working dimensions
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Measurements
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Overall size
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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
