JCB 3cx compact plus backhoe loader Specs (2020-2026)

Key specifications for the JCB 3cx compact plus backhoe loader (2020-2026) include below-average engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) together with below-average weight at 13,228 lb (6 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

2020-2026

Weight: 13,228 lb (6 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
13,228 lb (6 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
243 lb-ft (330 Nm)Maximum torque
6.56 ft (2 m)Transport width
6.56 ft (2 m)Bucket width
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

13,228 lb (6 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

Average

1.31 yd³ (1 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.

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

243 lb-ft (330 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

6.56 ft (2 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 Horizontal15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Maximum discharge height7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Bucket width6.56 ft (2 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport width6.56 ft (2 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer JCB
Model 3cx compact plus backhoe loader
Model year / production 2020-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque243 lb-ft (330 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.56 ft (2 m)
Dredging Depth11.1 ft (3.38 m)
Maximum discharge height7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport length18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport width6.56 ft (2 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Weight13,228 lb (6 t)

Engine & drivetrain

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

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres12.5×18-10

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

Model seriesCX
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes