Among the key figures for the JCB 3cx sm backhoe loader (2017-2020) are typical engine power at 91.2 hp (68 kW) and typical weight at 17,857 lb (8.1 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
2017-2020
Weight: 17,857 lb (8.1 t)Engine power: 91.2 hp (68 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
17,857 lb (8.1 t)Weight
91.2 hp (68 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Transport width
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Bucket width
11.8 ft (3.61 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
17,857 lb (8.1 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
1.31 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.
Bucket Capacity Backhoe
Above average
0.34 yd³ (0.26 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 above 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.
Transport width
Average
7.71 ft (2.35 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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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 | 3cx sm backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2017-2020 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power91.2 hp (68 kW)
Tear-out Force14,527 lbf (64.6 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,940 lbf (62 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Dredging Depth13.9 ft (4.24 m)
Maximum discharge height8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal17.6 ft (5.37 m)
Transport height11.8 ft (3.61 m)
Transport length18.4 ft (5.62 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
Weight17,857 lb (8.1 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelIV
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeEcoMax
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres12.5×18-10/18.4×26-12
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesCX
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
