Cat 432 vs JCB 3CX

The Cat 432 is the heavier machine, at 8.44 t against 7.8 t, and the Cat 432 has more power (70 kW against 68.6 kW).

The Cat 432 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, lower to transport. The JCB 3CX is ahead on: more torque, dumps higher, bigger bucket or body.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 432 and the JCB 3CX drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Cat 432
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At a glance

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

Figure	Cat 432	JCB 3CX
Operating weight	8,444 kg	7,800 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	75 kW+9%	68.6 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	397 Nm	408 Nm+3%
Max dig depthHigher is better	4.298 m	4.29 m
Reach at ground level, from slew centreHigher is better	5.651 m+6%	5.33 m
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better	2.78 m	2.91 m+5%
Shovel capacityHigher is better	1.03 m³	1.1 m³+7%
Pump flowHigher is better	187 L/min+25%	150 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	160 L+23%	130 L
Cab roof heightLower is better	2.822 m+2%	2.88 m
Total travel length	5.731 m	5.96 m

All specifications

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Differences only(84)

FigureCat 432 JCB 3CX

Dimensions

Overall length in roading position5.744 mNot published

Total travel length5.731 m5.96 m

Total travel height3.806 mOverall transportation height3.61 m

Overall width2.352 mNot published

Cab roof height2.822 mHeight to top of cab/canopy2.88 m

Height to top of exhaust stack2.715 mNot published

Rear axle centreline to front grille2.705 mNot published

Wheelbase2.2 m2WD/AWD2.25 m

Shovel width (GP shovel)2.406 m2.35 m

Turning circle, outside front wheels8.205 mAWD, inner wheel not brakedNot published

Turning circle, outside widest loader bucket10.745 mAWD, inner wheel not brakedNot published

Slew centre to rear axle centreNot published1.32 m

Ground clearance (stabiliser foot)Not published0.31 m

Ground clearance (mainframe)Not published0.5 m

Slew ground clearanceNot published0.53 m

Rear frame widthNot published2.24 m

Stabilisers

Stabiliser spread, operating (outside)2.352 mNot published

Backhoe performance

Max dig depth4.298 mSAE maximum, 4.3 m standard stick4.29 mfixed dipper

Max dig depth (manufacturer's maximum)4.778 m4.3 m standard stickNot published

Max dig depth (4.9 m E-stick extended)5.665 mSAE maximumNot published

Digging depth, 2400 mm flat bottom3.915 mNot published

Digging depth, 600 mm flat bottom4.255 mNot published

Reach at ground level, from slew centre5.651 m5.33 m

Reach at ground level, from slew centre (4.9 m E-stick extended)7.079 mNot published

Reach from rear axle centreline at ground line6.741 m6.67 m

Max load-over height3.991 mLoading height, standard stick3.57 m

Loading reach1.69 mNot published

Maximum operating height (backhoe)5.665 mNot published

Bucket tearout force63 kNNot published

Dipper tearout force43 kNNot published

Swing arc180°Not published

Bucket rotation205°203°

Loader performance

Shovel capacity1.03 m³MP bucket, SAE rated (GP bucket 1.0 m³)1.1 m³GP shovel

Lift capacity to full height3,488 kg3,495 kg

Shovel breakout force60 kN6,219 kgf

Lift breakout force53 kNNot published

Tipping load at breakout point6,674 kgNot published

Dump height with standard bucket2.78 m2.91 m

Maximum hinge pin height3.462 mNot published

Dump angle at full height45°Not published

Dump reach at maximum angle0.732 mNot published

Maximum bucket rollback at ground level39°Not published

Loader digging depth0.132 mNot published

Grille to bucket cutting edge, carry position1.471 mNot published

Maximum operating height (loader)4.365 mNot published

Weight

Operating weight8,444 kg7,800 kg

Operating weight (maximum, ROPS capacity)11,000 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelCat 3054C, mechanical turbo, 74.5 kWJCB 444, turbocharged

EmissionsTier 2 equivalent (3054C); Tier 3 equivalent (optional C4.4)Not published

Displacement4.4 L4.4 L

Bore105 mmNot published

Stroke127 mmNot published

Gross power75 kW (102 hp)68.6 kW (92 hp)at 2,200 rpm

Gross power (ISO 14396)74.5 kW (101 hp)At 2,200 rpm, both enginesNot published

Net power70 kW (95 hp)Not published

Max torque397 Nm408 Nmat 1,200 rpm

CylindersNot published4

Transmission

TransmissionPowershift 4F/3R (standard); 6F/3R auto-shift optional, with or without lock-up torque converterNot published

Top speed40 km/h40 km/h

TypeNot publishedJCB EasyShift

GearsNot published4 forward, 4 reverse

Hydraulics

Hydraulic systemClosed center; variable-flow axial piston pumpNot published

Pump flow187 L/minAt 2,200 rpm150 L/min

Max pressure250 barSystem pressure, backhoe and loader250 bar

PumpNot publishedVariable-flow piston pump

Tyres

Front tyres12.5/80-18 SGL12.5x18-12PR

Rear tyres16.9-2816.9x28-12PR

Service capacities

Fuel tank160 L130 L

Engine oil, with filter9 L20 L

Cooling system18 LWith A/C20 L

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)19 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank95 L120 L

Hydraulic tank42 LNot published

Transmission, power shift (AWD)19 LNot published

Rear axle16 L20 L

Front axle (AWD)11 LNot published

Final drive, front (each)0.7 LNot published

Final drive, rear (each)1.7 LNot published

Gearbox, with filterNot published20 L

Front axleNot published20 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursor 12 monthsNot published

Transmission oil1,000 hoursNot published

Axle oil1,000 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil3,000 hoursWith Cat HYDO Advanced 10Not published

Coolant12,000 hoursCat ELC, or 72 monthsNot published

Backhoe

Side reach to machine centre lineNot published5.85 m

Max working heightNot published5.23 m

Sources: Cat 432 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8258-01 (05-2020), AME / CIS / ANZP / SEA · JCB 3CX

Drawn to scale

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

Cat 432JCB 3CXSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 432 vs JCB 3CX: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 432 or JCB 3CX?

By operating weight the Cat 432 is the biggest at 8.44 t, then the JCB 3CX at 7.8 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 432 or JCB 3CX?

The Cat 432: Cat 432 75 kW (102 hp), JCB 3CX 68.6 kW (92 hp) (gross power), a 9% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 432 or JCB 3CX?

The Cat 432: Cat 432 4.298 m, JCB 3CX 4.29 m (max dig depth), a 0% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 432 or JCB 3CX?

The Cat 432: Cat 432 5.651 m, JCB 3CX 5.33 m (reach at ground level, from slew centre), a 6% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 432 or JCB 3CX?

The JCB 3CX: Cat 432 1.03 m³, JCB 3CX 1.1 m³ (shovel capacity), a 7% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 432 or JCB 3CX?

The Cat 432: Cat 432 160 L, JCB 3CX 130 L (fuel tank), a 23% 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.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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