JCB 3CX specs

dig depth: 4.29 m
power: 68.6 kW (92 hp)
operating weight: 7,800 kg
shovel capacity: 1.1 m³

Side

Front

Drawn: Gulf · 3CX PLUS
Letter	Dimension	Metric and imperial
A	Total travel length	5.96 m19.6 ft
B	Wheelbase	2.25 m7.4 ft
C	Slew centre to rear axle centre	1.32 m4.3 ft
D	Ground clearance (stabiliser foot)	0.31 m1 ft
E	Ground clearance (mainframe)	0.5 m1.6 ft
F	Slew ground clearance	0.53 m1.7 ft
G	Total travel height	3.61 m11.8 ft
H	Shovel width (GP shovel)	2.35 m7.7 ft
J	Rear frame width	2.24 m7.3 ft
K	Cab roof height	2.88 m9.4 ft

JCB 3CX specifications

JCB's own figures for each market's machine: the 3CX PLUS sold new in the UAE and the 3CX sold in the US. Rows marked differ between the two.

The 3CX PLUS, as JCB's UAE dealer Galadari sells it: sideshift, fixed dipper, 4WD.differs between builds

Dimensions

Total travel length: 5.96 m
Wheelbase: 2.25 m
Slew centre to rear axle centre: 1.32 m
Ground clearance (stabiliser foot): 0.31 m
Ground clearance (mainframe): 0.5 m
Slew ground clearance: 0.53 m
Total travel height: 3.61 m
Shovel width (GP shovel): 2.35 m
Rear frame width: 2.24 m
Cab roof height: 2.88 m

Weight

Operating weight: 7,800 kg

Engine

Engine model: JCB 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: 4.29 mfixed dipper
Reach at ground level, from slew centre: 5.33 m
Reach at ground level, from rear wheel centre: 6.67 m
Side reach to machine centre line: 5.85 m
Max working height: 5.23 m
Max load-over height: 3.57 m
Bucket rotation: 203°

Loader

Shovel capacity: 1.1 m³GP shovel
Lift capacity to full height: 3,495 kg
Dump height: 2.91 m
Shovel breakout force: 6,219 kgf

Transmission

Type: JCB EasyShift
Gears: 4 forward, 4 reverse
Top speed: 40 km/h

Hydraulics

Pump: Variable-flow piston pump
Pump flow: 150 L/min
Max pressure: 250 bar

Tyres

Front tyres: 12.5x18-12PR
Rear tyres: 16.9x28-12PR

Service capacities

Fuel tank: 130 L
Engine oil, with filter: 20 L
Hydraulic system, with tank: 120 L
Cooling system: 20 L
Gearbox, with filter: 20 L
Rear axle: 20 L
Front axle: 20 L

Sources: JCB 3CX spec sheet 31653, 02/24 (Galadari) · JCB 3CX spec sheet 32122, 01/25 (US)

JCB 3CX 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
20 L
Fluid: JCB Super Multigrade 15W/40, API CF-4 (-10 °C to +50 °C) (JCB 3CX/4CX backhoe loader service manual 9803/3270, Lubricants & Capacities (dealer sample pages))
From JCB's 3CX/4CX manual 9803/3270, an older build; confirm the grade in your machine's own handbook.
The 444 engine works at full load in the heat under a closed bonnet; old oil thins out and lets the turbo and bearings wear.

Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.

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Moving a JCB 3CX

A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.

Length: 5.96m
Width: 2.35m
Height: 3.61m
Weight: 7.8t

RoadA beavertail or flatbed truck
SeaA 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-height): expect a surcharge

JCB 3CX prices and listings in the UAE

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Typical hire, per daymedian of 6

AED 700 /day

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About the JCB 3CX

The JCB 3CX is a 7.8-tonne backhoe loader with a JCB 444 engine rated at 68.6 kW (92 hp).

It digs to 4.29 m with the backhoe, carries 1.1 m³ in the front shovel, dumps at 2.91 m and travels at up to 40 km/h between sites.

For transport it measures 5.96 m long and 2.35 m wide, and its tank holds 130 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 3CX questions

How much does it cost to rent a JCB 3CX in the UAE?

JCB 3CX listings for hire on EquipmentsFinder ask AED 650 to AED 800 a day, AED 700 in the middle of 6 priced listings. Weekly and monthly hire usually costs less per day.

How much does a JCB 3CX weigh?

7,800 kg (17,196 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.

What engine and horsepower does the JCB 3CX have?

A JCB 444 engine rated at 68.6 kW (92 hp) gross.

How deep can a JCB 3CX dig?

Up to 4.29 m (14.1 ft) with the backhoe.

How much does the JCB 3CX's front shovel hold?

1.1 m³ (1.44 yd³).

What are the JCB 3CX'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 3CX?

Road: a beavertail or flatbed truck. Sea: a 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-height): expect a surcharge.

What is the JCB 3CX's fuel tank capacity?

130 L (34.3 US gal).

How much oil does a JCB 3CX take?

Engine oil: 20 L (5.3 US gal). Hydraulic oil: 120 L (31.7 US gal).

What are the JCB 3CX's main competitors?

The machines nearest it in size are the Cat 420, the John Deere 310 P-Tier, the John Deere 410 P-Tier. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.

Is the JCB 3CX sold in the UAE?

Yes. The JCB 3CX is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, the USA, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.

What is a JCB 3CX 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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