Specification sheetIssued 4 November 2026
JCB · backhoe loader
JCB 3DX
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.
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- dig depth
- 13.9 ft
- power
- 92 hp
- Operating weight
- 16,588 lb
- Shovel capacity
- 1.44 yd³
- Total travel length
- 19.6 ft
- Wheelbase
- 7.3 ft
- Slew centre to rear axle centre
- 4.3 ft
- Ground clearance (stabiliser foot)
- 1.2 ft
- Slew ground clearance
- 1.7 ft
- Cab roof height
- 9.4 ft
- Total travel height
- 11.8 ft
- Shovel width (GP shovel)
- 7.7 ft
- Rear frame width
- 7.3 ft
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D
E
F
G
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Weight
- Operating weight
- 16,588 lb
- Shipping weight
- 16,125 lb
Engine
- Engine model
- JCB DIESELMAX 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
- 13.9 ft
- Reach at ground level, from slew centre
- 17.7 ft
- Reach at ground level, from rear wheel centre
- 22 ft
- Side reach to machine centre line
- 19.8 ft
- Max working height
- 19.6 ft
- Max load-over height
- 13.7 ft
- Kingpost travel (sideshift)
- 3.5 ft
- Bucket rotation
- 185°
- Bucket tearout force
- 12,566 lbf
- Dipper tearout force
- 6,636 lbf
Loader
- Shovel capacity (GP shovel)
- 1.44 yd³
- Max payload
- 4,079 lb
- Max lift height
- 10.6 ft
- Dump height
- 9 ft
- Load-over height
- 10.6 ft
- Pin height
- 11.3 ft
- Reach at ground
- 4.6 ft
- Dump angle
- 43°
- Shovel breakout force
- 13,250 lbf
- Loader arm breakout force
- 11,684 lbf
Transmission
- Type
- JCB Synchro Shuttle, torque converter
- Gears
- 4 forward, 4 reverse
- Speed, gear 1
- 4.5 mph
- Speed, gear 2
- 7.3 mph
- Speed, gear 3
- 13.7 mph
- Top speed, gear 4
- 24.9 mph
Hydraulics
- Pump
- 2-section gear pump
- Pump flow
- 32.5 US gpm
- Main relief valve
- 3,307 psi
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 (inner wheel braked)
- 32.1 ft
- Front tyres
- 12.5x18-12PR
- Rear tyres
- 16.9x28-12PR
- Electrics
- 12 V, 130 Ah battery, 90 A alternator
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 33.8 US gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 3.7 US gal
- Hydraulic system, with tank
- 34.3 US gal
- Gearbox, with filter
- 4.2 US gal
- Rear axle
- 5.5 US gal
- Front axle
- 2.9 US gal
- Cooling system
- 4.4 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