JCB 3DX specs
- dig depth
- 4.24 m
- power
- 68.6 kW (92 hp)
- operating weight
- 7,524 kg
- shovel capacity
- 1.1 m³
JCB 3DX dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| A | Total travel length | 5.96 m |
| B | Wheelbase | 2.24 m |
| C | Slew centre to rear axle centre | 1.32 m |
| D | Ground clearance (stabiliser foot) | 0.36 m |
| E | Slew ground clearance | 0.53 m |
| F | Cab roof height | 2.87 m |
| G | Total travel height | 3.61 m |
| H | Shovel width (GP shovel) | 2.35 m |
| J | Rear frame width | 2.24 m |
- Operating weight
- 7,524 kg
- 16,588 lb
- Gross power
- 68.6 kW (92 hp)
- Max dig depth
- 4.24 m
- 13.9 ft
- Shovel width (GP shovel)
- 2.35 m
- 7.7 ft
JCB 3DX specifications
JCB's published figures for the 3DX 4WD with sideshift, the India-built model sold across the Gulf. Used machines differ by year and options - check the one you buy.
43 figures in 7 groups
Weight
- Operating weight
- 7,524 kg
- Shipping weight
- 7,314 kg
Engine
- Engine model
- JCB DIESELMAX 444, turbocharged
- Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement
- 4.4 L
- Gross power
- 68.6 kW (92 hp)at 2,200 rpm
- Max torque
- 408 Nmat 1,200 rpm
Backhoe
- Max dig depth
- 4.24 m
- Reach at ground level, from slew centre
- 5.4 m
- Reach at ground level, from rear wheel centre
- 6.72 m
- Side reach to machine centre line
- 6.02 m
- Max working height
- 5.97 m
- Max load-over height
- 4.18 m
- Kingpost travel (sideshift)
- 1.06 m
- Bucket rotation
- 185°
- Bucket tearout force
- 5,700 kgf
- Dipper tearout force
- 3,010 kgf
Loader
- Shovel capacity
- 1.1 m³GP shovel
- Max payload
- 1,850 kg
- Max lift height
- 3.23 m
- Dump height
- 2.74 m
- Load-over height
- 3.23 m
- Pin height
- 3.45 m
- Reach at ground
- 1.4 m
- Dump angle
- 43°
- Shovel breakout force
- 6,010 kgf
- Loader arm breakout force
- 5,300 kgf
Transmission
- Type
- JCB Synchro Shuttle, torque converter
- Gears
- 4 forward, 4 reverse
- Speed, gear 1
- 7.3 km/h
- Speed, gear 2
- 11.7 km/h
- Speed, gear 3
- 22 km/h
- Top speed, gear 4
- 40 km/h
Hydraulics
- Pump
- 2-section gear pump
- Pump flow
- 123 L/min
- Main relief valve
- 228 bar
Axles, brakes and tyres
- Front axle
- JCB SD55, 4WD steer, 16° oscillation
- Rear axle
- JCB PD70, Max-Trac differential
- Service brakes
- Oil-immersed multi-disc, rear axle
- Turning circle, outside shovel
- 9.79 minner wheel braked
- Front tyres
- 12.5x18-12PR
- Rear tyres
- 16.9x28-12PR
- Electrics
- 12 V, 130 Ah battery, 90 A alternator
JCB 3DX and 3DX Super
The newer build in JCB India's December 2017 brochure: the same 4.4 L engine, with more hydraulic flow and pressure and a deeper dig. Brochure (PDF)
| Figure | 3DX | 3DX Super |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | JCB DIESELMAX 444, turbocharged | JCB 444, 92 hp, turbocharged |
| Max dig depth | 4.24 m | 5.05 m |
| Max working height | 5.97 m | 6.01 m |
| Dump height | 2.74 m | 2.91 m |
| Hydraulic pump flow | 123 L/min | 132 L/min at 2,350 rpm |
| Hydraulic pressure | 228 bar | 270 bar (3,915 psi) |
| Figure | 3DX | 3DX Super |
|---|---|---|
| Loader breakout force | - | 5,285 kgf |
| Bucket tearout force | 5,700 kgf | 5,959 kgf |
| Shovel | 1.1 m³ | 1.0 m³ (6-in-1) / 1.1 m³ (GP) |
| Backhoe bucket | - | 0.30 m³ |
| Shipping weight | 7,314 kg | 8,010 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2.24 m | 2.24 m |
Source: JCB 3DX specification sheet 9999/5544B, issue 1 (06/13)
JCB 3DX service
What each system holds and when JCB says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil, with filter
- 14 L
- Engine oil and filter, change every
- 500 hours
Fluid: JCB Engine Oil Max, API CI-4 Plus (JCB India lubricants)
Oil carries heat and wear metal out of the engine. Gulf heat and dust work it hard, so change it on the hour, not late.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 128 L33.8 US gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 14 L3.7 US gal
- Hydraulic system, with tank
- 130 L34.3 US gal
- Gearbox, with filter
- 16 L4.2 US gal
- Rear axle
- 21 L5.5 US gal
- Front axle
- 11 L2.9 US gal
- Cooling system
- 16.5 L4.4 US gal
Service intervals
- Engine oil and filter
- 500 hours
- Hydraulic filter
- 500 hours
- Transmission filter
- 500 hours
- Transmission oil
- 1,000 hours
- Axle oil
- 1,000 hours
- Hydraulic oil
- 2,000 hours
Compare the JCB 3DX
The machines nearest in size, each drawn beside this one at the same scale.
Moving a JCB 3DX
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 5.96m
- Width
- 2.35m
- Height
- 3.61m
- Weight
- 7.5t
- RoadA beavertail or flatbed truck
- SeaA 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-height): expect a surcharge
JCB 3DX prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 9
AED 750 /day
No priced JCB 3DX for hire yet: this is all backhoe loaders
About the JCB 3DX
The JCB 3DX is a 7.52-tonne backhoe loader with a JCB DIESELMAX 444 engine rated at 68.6 kW (92 hp).
It digs to 4.24 m with the backhoe, carries 1.1 m³ in the front shovel and dumps at 2.74 m.
For transport it measures 5.96 m long and 2.35 m wide, and its tank holds 128 L of fuel.
A backhoe loader: a loader bucket at the front and a digging arm at the back, on one wheeled machine that drives between sites.
Typical jobs: trenching for pipes and cables, loading trucks and moving material, site clearing and levelling, road and utility repair.
JCB 3DX questions
How much does a JCB 3DX weigh?
7,524 kg (16,588 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the JCB 3DX have?
A JCB DIESELMAX 444 engine rated at 68.6 kW (92 hp) gross.
How deep can a JCB 3DX dig?
Up to 4.24 m (13.9 ft) with the backhoe.
How much does the JCB 3DX's front shovel hold?
1.1 m³ (1.44 yd³).
What are the JCB 3DX's dimensions?
5.96 m long, 2.35 m wide and 3.61 m high, from JCB's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a JCB 3DX?
Road: a beavertail or flatbed truck. Sea: a 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the JCB 3DX's fuel tank capacity?
128 L (33.8 US gal).
How much oil does a JCB 3DX take?
Engine oil: 14 L (3.7 US gal). Hydraulic oil: 130 L (34.3 US gal).
How often does a JCB 3DX need an oil change?
JCB sets the engine oil and filter at every 500 hours; in hot, dusty work, check the operator's manual for a shorter interval.
What are the JCB 3DX's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Cat 416, the John Deere 310 P-Tier, the JCB 3CX. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the JCB 3DX sold in the UAE?
Yes. The JCB 3DX is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a JCB 3DX used for?
A backhoe loader: a loader bucket at the front and a digging arm at the back, on one wheeled machine that drives between sites. Typical jobs: trenching for pipes and cables, loading trucks and moving material, site clearing and levelling, road and utility repair.
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