Specification sheetIssued 4 November 2026
JCB · backhoe loader
JCB 3CX
Figures for the Gulf · 3CX PLUS.
UAEUSAGlobal
- dig depth
- 14.1 ft
- power
- 92 hp
- Operating weight
- 17,196 lb
- Shovel capacity
- 1.44 yd³
- Total travel length
- 19.6 ft
- Wheelbase
- 7.4 ft
- Slew centre to rear axle centre
- 4.3 ft
- Ground clearance (stabiliser foot)
- 1 ft
- Ground clearance (mainframe)
- 1.6 ft
- Slew ground clearance
- 1.7 ft
- Total travel height
- 11.8 ft
- Shovel width (GP shovel)
- 7.7 ft
- Rear frame width
- 7.3 ft
- Cab roof height
- 9.4 ft
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
Weight
- Operating weight
- 17,196 lb
Engine
- Engine model
- JCB 444, turbocharged
- Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement
- 4.4 L (268 cu in)
- Gross power (at 2,200 rpm)
- 92 hp
- Max torque (at 1,200 rpm)
- 301 lbf·ft
Backhoe
- Max dig depth (fixed dipper)
- 14.1 ft
- Reach at ground level, from slew centre
- 17.5 ft
- Reach at ground level, from rear wheel centre
- 21.9 ft
- Side reach to machine centre line
- 19.2 ft
- Max working height
- 17.2 ft
- Max load-over height
- 11.7 ft
- Bucket rotation
- 203°
Loader
- Shovel capacity (GP shovel)
- 1.44 yd³
- Lift capacity to full height
- 7,705 lb
- Dump height
- 9.5 ft
- Shovel breakout force
- 13,711 lbf
Transmission
- Type
- JCB EasyShift
- Gears
- 4 forward, 4 reverse
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Hydraulics
- Pump
- Variable-flow piston pump
- Pump flow
- 39.6 US gpm
- Max pressure
- 3,626 psi
Tyres
- Front tyres
- 12.5x18-12PR
- Rear tyres
- 16.9x28-12PR
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 34.3 US gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 5.3 US gal
- Hydraulic system, with tank
- 31.7 US gal
- Cooling system
- 5.3 US gal
- Gearbox, with filter
- 5.3 US gal
- Rear axle
- 5.3 US gal
- Front axle
- 5.3 US gal