The JCB 4cx backhoe loader (2009-2017) is characterised by above-average engine power at 109 hp (81 kW) and typical weight at 18,034 lb (8.18 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³).
Specification profile
2009-2017
Weight: 18,034 lb (8.18 t)Engine power: 109 hp (81 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
18,034 lb (8.18 t)Weight
109 hp (81 kW)Engine power
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Bucket capacity
0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,300 rpmEngine speed at max torque
381 lb-ft (516 Nm)Maximum torque
7.74 ft (2.36 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
109 hp (81 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Average
18,034 lb (8.18 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
High
1.57 yd³ (1.2 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 well above 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.
Maximum torque
High
381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Maximum torque is well above 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
ClamshellYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityYES
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 4cx backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2009-2017 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power109 hp (81 kW)
Maximum torque381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,300 rpm
Tear-out Force13,727 lbf (61.1 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe11,971 lbf (53.2 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.64 ft (2.33 m)
Dredging Depth14.2 ft (4.32 m)
Maximum discharge height8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal17.7 ft (5.4 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.54 m)
Transport length19.4 ft (5.91 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
Weight18,034 lb (8.18 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke103×132 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine type444
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres16.9-24
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesCX
ClamshellYes
Forklift UtilityYes
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes
