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JCB 3CX vs John Deere 310 P-Tier

The JCB 3CX is the heavier machine, at 7.8 t against 7.75 t, and the John Deere 310 P-Tier has more power (75 kW against 68.6 kW).

The JCB 3CX is ahead on: digs deeper, dumps higher, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The John Deere 310 P-Tier is ahead on: more power, more torque, reaches further, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the JCB 3CX and the John Deere 310 P-Tier drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. JCB · backhoe loader

    JCB 3CX

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  2. John Deere · backhoe loader

    John Deere 310 P-Tier

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureJCB 3CXJohn Deere 310 P-Tier
Operating weight7,800 kg7,750 kg
Gross powerHigher is better68.6 kW76 kW+11%
Max torqueHigher is better408 Nm458 Nm+12%
Max dig depthHigher is better4.29 m+3%4.15 m
Reach at ground level, from slew centreHigher is better5.33 m5.42 m+2%
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better2.91 m+11%2.61 m
Shovel capacityHigher is better1.1 m³+28%0.86 m³
Pump flowHigher is better150 L/min+36%110 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better130 L+1%128.7 L
Top speedHigher is better40 km/h+5%38 km/h
Cab roof heightLower is better2.88 m2.86 m+1%
Total travel length5.96 m7.47 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Total travel length5.96 m7.47 mOverall length, transport
Wheelbase2.25 m2.18 mLength from axle to axle, MFWD axle
Slew centre to rear axle centre1.32 mNot published
Ground clearance (stabiliser foot)0.31 mNot published
Ground clearance (mainframe)0.5 mNot published
Slew ground clearance0.53 mNot published
Total travel height3.61 m3.48 mTransport height
Shovel width (GP shovel)2.35 m2.184 m
Rear frame width2.24 m2.19 m
Cab roof height2.88 m2.86 mHeight to top of ROPS/cab
Width over tyresNot published2.2 m
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.247 m
Stabiliser spread, operatingNot published3.1 mStandard stabilizers; 3.45 m extended
Stabiliser spread, operating (outside)Not published3.53 mStandard stabilizers; 4.03 m extended
Curb turning radius, with brakesNot published3.46 m
Curb turning radius, without brakesNot published3.95 m
Bucket clearance circle, with brakesNot published10.08 m
Bucket clearance circle, without brakesNot published10.8 m

Weight

Operating weight7,800 kg7,750 kgISO 6016 operating mass
Gross machine mass (ISO 6016)Not published9,225 kg
Operating weight (canopy, full fuel, 75 kg operator, 204 kg counterweight)Not published7,356 kgStandard equipment
Operating weight (typical with cab, extendable dipperstick, 454 kg counterweight)Not published8,145 kg

Engine

Engine modelJCB 444, turbochargedJohn Deere PowerTech EWL 4.5L 4045HL051 (Synchro-Shuttle) / 4045HL052 (PowerShift), turbocharged
Cylinders4Not published
Displacement4.4 L4.5 L
Gross power68.6 kW (92 hp)at 2,200 rpm76 kW (102 hp)Gross peak power at 1,600 rpm
Max torque408 Nmat 1,200 rpm458 NmNet peak torque, ISO 9249, at 1,500 rpm
EmissionsNot publishedEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Net powerNot published75 kW (100 hp)Net peak power, ISO 9249, at 1,600 rpm

Backhoe

Max dig depth4.29 mfixed dipper4.15 mSAE maximum, standard backhoe
Reach at ground level, from slew centre5.33 m5.42 m
Reach from rear axle centreline at ground line6.67 m6.48 m
Side reach to machine centre line5.85 mNot published
Max working height5.23 mNot published
Max load-over height3.57 m3.48 m
Bucket rotation203°190°

Loader

Shovel capacity1.1 m³GP shovel0.86 m³
Lift capacity to full height3,495 kg2,926 kg
Dump height with standard bucket2.91 m2.61 m
Shovel breakout force6,219 kgf42 kN

Transmission

TypeJCB EasyShiftNot published
Gears4 forward, 4 reverseNot published
Top speed40 km/h38 km/h
TransmissionNot published4-speed Synchro-Shuttle with hydraulic reverser (standard); 4-speed PowerShift (optional)

Hydraulics

PumpVariable-flow piston pumpNot published
Pump flow150 L/min110 L/minAt 2,200 rpm, backhoe and loader
Max pressure250 bar250 bar
Hydraulic systemNot publishedOpen-center system; single gear pump

Tyres

Front tyres12.5x18-12PR12-16.5 NHS (12) standard basis; options 12.5/80-18 R4 (10), 340/80R18
Rear tyres16.9x28-12PR19.5L-24 R4 (12) standard basis; options 21L-24 R4 (12), 500/70R24

Service capacities

Fuel tank130 L128.7 L
Engine oil, with filter20 L13 L
Hydraulic system, with tank120 L109.8 L
Cooling system20 L27.5 LCab; 25.7 L with canopy
Gearbox, with filter20 LNot published
Rear axle20 L18 L
Front axle20 LNot published
DEF tankNot published13.7 L
Hydraulic tankNot published42.7 LHydraulic reservoir
Torque converter and transmission (Synchro-Shuttle)Not published18 L
MFWD front axle housingNot published6.5 L
MFWD planetary housing (each)Not published0.9 L

Backhoe performance

Max dig depth (extendable dipperstick extended)Not published5.29 m
Digging depth, 610 mm flat bottomNot published4.12 m
Digging depth, 2440 mm flat bottomNot published3.78 m
Reach at ground level, from slew centre (extendable dipperstick extended)Not published6.5 m
Max load-over height (extendable dipperstick extended)Not published4.22 m
Bucket tearout forceNot published49 kN
Dipper tearout forceNot published31 kN
Swing arcNot published180°

Loader performance

Maximum hinge pin heightNot published3.35 m
Reach at full height, bucket at 45 deg.Not published0.87 m
Loader digging depthNot published0.212 m
Length from front axle centreline to bucket cutting edgeNot published2.09 m
Dump angle at full heightNot published45°
Maximum bucket rollback at ground levelNot published40°

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours
Fuel filtersNot published500 hoursPrimary and final
Transmission oilNot published1,000 hours
Transmission filterNot published1,000 hours
Hydraulic filterNot published1,000 hours
Hydraulic oilNot published2,000 hours
Axle oilNot published2,000 hours
CoolantNot published6,000 hours

Sources: JCB 3CX · John Deere 310 P-Tier Backhoe Loader brochure MB310PBU (25-06)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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JCB 3CXJohn Deere 310 P-TierSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

JCB 3CX vs John Deere 310 P-Tier: questions

Which is bigger, the JCB 3CX or John Deere 310 P-Tier?

By operating weight the JCB 3CX is the biggest at 7.8 t, then the John Deere 310 P-Tier at 7.75 t.

Which has more power, the JCB 3CX or John Deere 310 P-Tier?

The John Deere 310 P-Tier: JCB 3CX 68.6 kW (92 hp), John Deere 310 P-Tier 76 kW (102 hp) (gross power), a 11% difference.

Which digs deeper, the JCB 3CX or John Deere 310 P-Tier?

The JCB 3CX: JCB 3CX 4.29 m, John Deere 310 P-Tier 4.15 m (max dig depth), a 3% difference.

Which reaches further, the JCB 3CX or John Deere 310 P-Tier?

The John Deere 310 P-Tier: JCB 3CX 5.33 m, John Deere 310 P-Tier 5.42 m (reach at ground level, from slew centre), a 2% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the JCB 3CX or John Deere 310 P-Tier?

The JCB 3CX: JCB 3CX 1.1 m³, John Deere 310 P-Tier 0.86 m³ (shovel capacity), a 28% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the JCB 3CX or John Deere 310 P-Tier?

The JCB 3CX: JCB 3CX 130 L, John Deere 310 P-Tier 128.7 L (fuel tank), a 1% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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