Machine guide

JCB 3CX

Two-in-one tractor: a loader bucket in front and a digging arm behind. The all-rounder for small sites.

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Key facts

JCBBrand · United Kingdom
Backhoe loadersType
8–9 t classSize class
1991 – presentBuilt

What it does

  • Dig trenches and foundations with the rear arm
  • Load, carry and spread sand, stone and soil with the front bucket
  • Backfill and level
  • Move on public roads between sites

Best for: The classic site all-rounder: trenches, loading, backfilling

Specifications

Operating weight≈ 8.0–8.5 t
Engine power≈ 55–81 kW (74–109 hp)
Dig depth (rear arm)≈ 4.2–5.5 m
Loader bucket≈ 1.0 m³
Loader lift height≈ 3.5 m
Indicative figures — not yet checked against the manufacturer's data sheet. Confirm with the owner before you rely on them.

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