JCB 5cx backhoe loader Specs (2014-2017)

The JCB 5cx backhoe loader (2014-2017) stands out for above-average engine power at 109 hp (81 kW), while high weight comes in at 23,369 lb (10.6 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

2014-2017

Weight: 23,369 lb (10.6 t)Engine power: 109 hp (81 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
23,369 lb (10.6 t)Weight
109 hp (81 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
23.7 mph (38.1 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

High

23,369 lb (10.6 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is well above 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

Average

23.7 mph (38.1 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 close to 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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Maximum discharge height8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Bucket width7.64 ft (2.33 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe13,734 lbf (61.1 kN)
Tear-out Force13,727 lbf (61.1 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.1 ft (6.74 m)
Transport height13 ft (3.97 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer JCB
Model 5cx backhoe loader
Model year / production 2014-2017
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 Backhoe13,734 lbf (61.1 kN)
Travel speed23.7 mph (38.1 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.64 ft (2.33 m)
Dredging Depth21.4 ft (6.51 m)
Maximum discharge height8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Transport height13 ft (3.97 m)
Transport length22.1 ft (6.74 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.34 yd³ (0.26 m³)
Weight23,369 lb (10.6 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke103×132 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelIIIB/T4i
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine type444
Number of cylinders4.0
DriveA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres440/80-28

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesCX
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes