Machine models

JCB 3C to 4CX 17FT specifications

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Short answer

The JCB 3C to 4CX 17FT are closely matched backhoe loaders that JCB lists separately, rated 82.6 hp on the 3C, 90.1 hp on the 3CX 14FT, 3CX Sitemaster, 3CX Super, and 3CX Super Sitemaster, 97.6 hp on the 3CX 15FT, 3CX 17FT, 3CX Contractor, 4CX 14FT, 4CX 15FT, and 4CX 17FT, and 81 hp on the 4CX, in 13 versions: 3C, 3CX 14FT, 3CX 15FT, 3CX 17FT, 3CX Contractor, 3CX Sitemaster, and 7 more. Listed weight is 14,278 lb to 18,550 lb across the 9 versions.

3C to 4CX 17FT specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
JCB	3C to 4CX 17FT	13	3C, 3CX 14FT, 3CX 15FT, 3CX 17FT, 3CX Contractor, 3CX Sitemaster, and 7 more

Backhoe
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load Height - Std	10.34 ft	11.16 ft	13 ft	13 ft	12.6 ft	12.6 ft	12.41 ft	12.41 ft	12.6 ft	11.16 ft	14.93 ft	13 ft	13 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.59 ft	17.85 ft	19.43 ft	20.94 ft	17.62 ft	17.62 ft	17.72 ft	17.72 ft	17.72 ft	17.85 ft	19.72 ft	19.43 ft	20.94 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Dig Depth - Std	14.34 ft	14.6 ft	16.25 ft	17.59 ft	13.92 ft	13.92 ft	14.34 ft	14.34 ft	14.18 ft	14.6 ft	16.34 ft	16.25 ft	17.59 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.68 ft	5.52 ft	6.5 ft	7.16 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	9.26 ft	9.26 ft	9.26 ft	5.52 ft	11.26 ft	6.5 ft	7.16 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load Height - Ext	11.85 ft	14.01 ft	15.26 ft	14.67 ft	15.49 ft	15.49 ft	15.33 ft	15.33 ft	14.05 ft	14.01 ft	13.33 ft	15.26 ft	14.67 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Dig Depth - Ext	18.02 ft	18.48 ft	20.08 ft	21.49 ft	17.92 ft	17.92 ft	18.31 ft	18.31 ft	18.15 ft	18.48 ft	20.15 ft	20.08 ft	21.49 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21 ft	21.49 ft	23 ft	24.68 ft	21.4 ft	21.4 ft	21.46 ft	21.46 ft	21.49 ft	23.3 ft	23 ft	24.68 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.09 ft	9.09 ft	10.18 ft	10.83 ft	12.01 ft	12.01 ft	12.31 ft	12.31 ft	12.31 ft	9.09 ft	14.67 ft	10.18 ft	10.83 ft

Specification	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	5,261 lb	5,538 lb	12,203 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,851 lb	11,603 lb	11,851 lb	12,209 lb	12,200 lb

Specification	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Bucket Dig Force - Std	5,453 lb	5,538 lb	12,203 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,851 lb	12,026 lb	11,851 lb	12,209 lb	12,200 lb

Specification	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load At Max Lift - Ext	866 lb	2,800 lb	3,241 lb	1,585 lb	1,585 lb	1,585 lb	1,585 lb	4,156 lb	1,911 lb	2,643 lb	2,800 lb	3,240 lb

Specification	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load At Max Lift - Std	1,669 lb	4,860 lb	5,121 lb	3,199 lb	3,199 lb	3,199 lb	3,199 lb	4,511 lb	3,682 lb	3,430 lb	4,861 lb	5,120 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transport Length	18.12 ft	23.59 ft	24.58 ft	24.58 ft	18.44 ft	18.44 ft	19.39 ft	19.39 ft	19.39 ft	24.18 ft	19.39 ft	24.51 ft	24.51 ft
Transport Width	13.92 ft	8.04 ft	7.71 ft	8.01 ft	7.35 ft	7.35 ft	7.35 ft	7.35 ft	7.75 ft	8.04 ft	7.75 ft	7.71 ft	8.01 ft
Transport Height	11.16 ft	11.59 ft	12.77 ft	13.59 ft	11.85 ft	11.85 ft	11.68 ft	11.68 ft	12.9 ft	11.26 ft	12.9 ft	12.77 ft	13.59 ft
Wheelbase	6.93 ft	7.26 ft	7.42 ft	7.42 ft	7.12 ft	7.12 ft	7.29 ft	7.29 ft	7.29 ft	7.58 ft	7.29 ft	7.58 ft	7.58 ft
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.26 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft	9.55 ft	9.55 ft	9.39 ft	9.39 ft	9.45 ft	9.42 ft	9.45 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft

Loader
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	8.83 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	8.67 ft	8.67 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.66 ft	2.66 ft	2.66 ft	2.66 ft	2.56 ft	2.56 ft	4.14 ft	4.01 ft	3.97 ft	2.83 ft	3.84 ft	2.83 ft	2.83 ft
Dig Depth	5.12 in	1.97 in	1.97 in	1.97 in	3.94 in	3.94 in	7.09 in	9.06 in	5.52 in	7.88 in	7.09 in	7.88 in	7.88 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,127 lb	12,638 lb	12,638 lb	14,560 lb	14,398 lb	14,398 lb	13,699 lb	14,498 lb	13,699 lb	12,638 lb	14,498 lb	14,567 lb	14,567 lb
Bucket Width	88 in	92.5 in	92.5 in	96 in	88 in	88 in	88 in	88 in	88 in	94 in	92.52 in	94 in	96 in
Bucket Capacity	1.25 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.6 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.71 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.6 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,211 lb	6,750 lb	9,231 lb	9,046 lb	7,119 lb	7,119 lb	10,225 lb	9,652 lb	10,203 lb	9,046 lb	9,652 lb	9,048 lb	9,046 lb

Engine
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Super	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Gross Power	85 hp	92 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp	92 hp	92 hp	92 hp	81 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Net Power	82.6 hp	90.1 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	90.1 hp	90.1 hp	90.1 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Net Max Torque	315.6 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	417 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	380.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Aspiration	Natural Aspirated	Turbo	Turbo	Turbo	turbo	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	Turbo	turbocharged	Turbo	Turbo

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Displacement	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in

Operational
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Operating Weight 2wd	14,278 lb	15,053 lb	17,037 lb	16,446 lb	17,579 lb	17,782 lb

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.5 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 17FT
Operating Weight 4wd	14,586 lb	15,439 lb	17,515 lb

Specification	3C	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Super	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Max Weight	16,302 lb	18,223 lb	18,701 lb	17,791 lb	18,550 lb	16,986 lb	18,765 lb	18,968 lb

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	30.4 gal	33.6 gal	33.6 gal	33.6 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	33.4 gal	34.9 gal	33.6 gal	33.6 gal

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	3.9 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.2 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.2 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Turning Radius	13.3 ft	13.3 ft	13.8 ft	13.8 ft	22.7 ft	15.1 ft	15.1 ft	17.3 ft

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-16, 12 ply-front, 14-17.5, FWD, 10 ply-front	11L-16 F3 12 PLY / 14-17.5 FWD 10 PLY	14-17.5 fwd 12 PLY	14-17.5 FWD 10 ply	16/17x20 10PR traction or industrial	12x18 10PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12ply	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12 ply	16.9-24 R4 12 ply

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	15.9-24, R4, 12 ply-rear	19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY / 19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY	19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY	19.5L-24 R4 10 ply	18.4x26 12PR traction or industrial	16.9x28 12PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12ply	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12 ply	16.9-24 R4 12 ply

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V

Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps

Specification	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.2 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal

Transmission and speeds
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transmission Type	JCB synchroshuttle	JCB synchroshuttle	JCB powershift	JCB Autoshift	automatic powershift	powershift	syncroshuttle	syncroshuttle	powershift	JCB Powershift	powershift	JCB powershift	JCB powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	20.6 mph	22.5 mph	21.3 mph	22.5 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	19.9 mph	19.9 mph	23.7 mph	22.5 mph	24.9 mph	22.5 mph	22.5 mph
Max Speed Reverse	20.6 mph	22.5 mph	21.3 mph	22.5 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	19.9 mph	19.9 mph	23.7 mph	22.5 mph	24.9 mph	22.5 mph	22.5 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Pump Type	single gear pump	dual gear pumps	dual gear pumps	dual gear pumps	open centre systen w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre systen with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	dual gear pumps	open centre systen with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	dual gear pump	dual gear pump
Pump Flow Capacity	23.8 gpm	39.1 gpm	39.1 gpm	41 gpm	21.4 gpm	20.9 gpm	20.9 gpm	20.9 gpm	21.4 gpm	39.1 gpm	21.4 gpm	41 gpm	41 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi	3,300 psi	3,300 psi	3,300 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,300 psi	3,650 psi	3,300 psi	3,300 psi

Electrical System
Specification	4CX
Pre-Wire	Radio speakers (cab), beacon (all)
Gauges	Tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel level, hourmeter, clock
Front Working Lights	4 adjustable
Rear Working Lights	4 adjustable
Battery	1000 CCA (120 amp)
Alternator	95 amp

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
3C to 4CX 17FT	56

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load Height - Std	10.34 ft	11.16 ft	13 ft	13 ft	12.6 ft	12.6 ft	12.41 ft	12.41 ft	12.6 ft	11.16 ft	14.93 ft	13 ft	13 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.59 ft	17.85 ft	19.43 ft	20.94 ft	17.62 ft	17.62 ft	17.72 ft	17.72 ft	17.72 ft	17.85 ft	19.72 ft	19.43 ft	20.94 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Dig Depth - Std	14.34 ft	14.6 ft	16.25 ft	17.59 ft	13.92 ft	13.92 ft	14.34 ft	14.34 ft	14.18 ft	14.6 ft	16.34 ft	16.25 ft	17.59 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.68 ft	5.52 ft	6.5 ft	7.16 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	9.26 ft	9.26 ft	9.26 ft	5.52 ft	11.26 ft	6.5 ft	7.16 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load Height - Ext	11.85 ft	14.01 ft	15.26 ft	14.67 ft	15.49 ft	15.49 ft	15.33 ft	15.33 ft	14.05 ft	14.01 ft	13.33 ft	15.26 ft	14.67 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Dig Depth - Ext	18.02 ft	18.48 ft	20.08 ft	21.49 ft	17.92 ft	17.92 ft	18.31 ft	18.31 ft	18.15 ft	18.48 ft	20.15 ft	20.08 ft	21.49 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21 ft	21.49 ft	23 ft	24.68 ft	21.4 ft	21.4 ft	21.46 ft	21.46 ft	21.49 ft	23.3 ft	23 ft	24.68 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.09 ft	9.09 ft	10.18 ft	10.83 ft	12.01 ft	12.01 ft	12.31 ft	12.31 ft	12.31 ft	9.09 ft	14.67 ft	10.18 ft	10.83 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transport Length	18.12 ft	23.59 ft	24.58 ft	24.58 ft	18.44 ft	18.44 ft	19.39 ft	19.39 ft	19.39 ft	24.18 ft	19.39 ft	24.51 ft	24.51 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transport Width	13.92 ft	8.04 ft	7.71 ft	8.01 ft	7.35 ft	7.35 ft	7.35 ft	7.35 ft	7.75 ft	8.04 ft	7.75 ft	7.71 ft	8.01 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transport Height	11.16 ft	11.59 ft	12.77 ft	13.59 ft	11.85 ft	11.85 ft	11.68 ft	11.68 ft	12.9 ft	11.26 ft	12.9 ft	12.77 ft	13.59 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Wheelbase	6.93 ft	7.26 ft	7.42 ft	7.42 ft	7.12 ft	7.12 ft	7.29 ft	7.29 ft	7.29 ft	7.58 ft	7.29 ft	7.58 ft	7.58 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.26 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft	9.55 ft	9.55 ft	9.39 ft	9.39 ft	9.45 ft	9.42 ft	9.45 ft	9.42 ft	9.42 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	8.83 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	8.67 ft	8.67 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.66 ft	2.66 ft	2.66 ft	2.66 ft	2.56 ft	2.56 ft	4.14 ft	4.01 ft	3.97 ft	2.83 ft	3.84 ft	2.83 ft	2.83 ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Dig Depth	5.12 in	1.97 in	1.97 in	1.97 in	3.94 in	3.94 in	7.09 in	9.06 in	5.52 in	7.88 in	7.09 in	7.88 in	7.88 in

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Bucket Breakout Force	12,127 lb	12,638 lb	12,638 lb	14,560 lb	14,398 lb	14,398 lb	13,699 lb	14,498 lb	13,699 lb	12,638 lb	14,498 lb	14,567 lb	14,567 lb

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Bucket Width	88 in	92.5 in	92.5 in	96 in	88 in	88 in	88 in	88 in	88 in	94 in	92.52 in	94 in	96 in

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Bucket Capacity	1.25 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.6 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.71 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.31 yd3	1.4 yd3	1.6 yd3

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,211 lb	6,750 lb	9,231 lb	9,046 lb	7,119 lb	7,119 lb	10,225 lb	9,652 lb	10,203 lb	9,046 lb	9,652 lb	9,048 lb	9,046 lb

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Gross Power	85 hp	92 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp	92 hp	92 hp	92 hp	81 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Net Power	82.6 hp	90.1 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	90.1 hp	90.1 hp	90.1 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp	97.6 hp

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Net Max Torque	315.6 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	417 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	281.8 lb-ft	380.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft	307.6 lb-ft

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Aspiration	Natural Aspirated	Turbo	Turbo	Turbo	turbo	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	Turbo	turbocharged	Turbo	Turbo

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.5 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal	42.3 gal

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	30.4 gal	33.6 gal	33.6 gal	33.6 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	34.9 gal	33.4 gal	34.9 gal	33.6 gal	33.6 gal

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal	3.9 gal	4 gal	4 gal	4 gal

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	4.9 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.2 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.2 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-16, 12 ply-front, 14-17.5, FWD, 10 ply-front	11L-16 F3 12 PLY / 14-17.5 FWD 10 PLY	14-17.5 fwd 12 PLY	14-17.5 FWD 10 ply	16/17x20 10PR traction or industrial	12x18 10PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12ply	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12 ply	16.9-24 R4 12 ply

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	15.9-24, R4, 12 ply-rear	19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY / 19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY	19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY	19.5L-24 R4 10 ply	18.4x26 12PR traction or industrial	16.9x28 12PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12ply	16.9x28 10PR Industrial	16.9-24 R4 12 ply	16.9-24 R4 12 ply

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Transmission Type	JCB synchroshuttle	JCB synchroshuttle	JCB powershift	JCB Autoshift	automatic powershift	powershift	syncroshuttle	syncroshuttle	powershift	JCB Powershift	powershift	JCB powershift	JCB powershift

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Max Speed - Forward	20.6 mph	22.5 mph	21.3 mph	22.5 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	19.9 mph	19.9 mph	23.7 mph	22.5 mph	24.9 mph	22.5 mph	22.5 mph

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Max Speed Reverse	20.6 mph	22.5 mph	21.3 mph	22.5 mph	23.8 mph	23.8 mph	19.9 mph	19.9 mph	23.7 mph	22.5 mph	24.9 mph	22.5 mph	22.5 mph

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Pump Type	single gear pump	dual gear pumps	dual gear pumps	dual gear pumps	open centre systen w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	open centre systen with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	dual gear pumps	open centre systen with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control	dual gear pump	dual gear pump

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Pump Flow Capacity	23.8 gpm	39.1 gpm	39.1 gpm	41 gpm	21.4 gpm	20.9 gpm	20.9 gpm	20.9 gpm	21.4 gpm	39.1 gpm	21.4 gpm	41 gpm	41 gpm

What changes	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi	3,300 psi	3,300 psi	3,300 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,650 psi	3,300 psi	3,650 psi	3,300 psi	3,300 psi

What changes	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	5,261 lb	5,538 lb	12,203 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,851 lb	11,603 lb	11,851 lb	12,209 lb	12,200 lb

What changes	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Bucket Dig Force - Std	5,453 lb	5,538 lb	12,203 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,847 lb	11,851 lb	12,026 lb	11,851 lb	12,209 lb	12,200 lb

What changes	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load At Max Lift - Ext	866 lb	2,800 lb	3,241 lb	1,585 lb	1,585 lb	1,585 lb	1,585 lb	4,156 lb	1,911 lb	2,643 lb	2,800 lb	3,240 lb

What changes	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Load At Max Lift - Std	1,669 lb	4,860 lb	5,121 lb	3,199 lb	3,199 lb	3,199 lb	3,199 lb	4,511 lb	3,682 lb	3,430 lb	4,861 lb	5,120 lb

What changes	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.2 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal

Ratios
Figure	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Super	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.8	6.0	5.7	5.6	5.5	4.9	5.9	5.6	5.5

Figure	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.29 gpm	0.43 gpm	0.40 gpm	0.42 gpm	0.22 gpm	0.23 gpm	0.23 gpm	0.23 gpm	0.26 gpm	0.40 gpm	0.22 gpm	0.42 gpm	0.42 gpm

Figure	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.42 gal	0.47 gal	0.43 gal	0.43 gal	0.43 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal	0.47 gal	0.52 gal	0.44 gal	0.43 gal	0.43 gal	0.43 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	backhoe loader

JCB's listing for the 3C to 4CX 17FT matches a backhoe loader; see the backhoe loaders page.

3C to 4CX 17FT: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
The Farming Forum and Heavy Equipment Forums	backhoe loader	JCB and the 3CX line that the 3C, 3CX 14FT, 3CX 15FT, 3CX 17FT belongs to (no title names the exact model)	923

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
hydraulics	65
parts and manuals	50
electrical and sensors	30

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
hydraulics	65	7%
parts and manuals	50	5%
electrical and sensors	30	3%
fuel system	27	3%
engine power and smoke	21	2%

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Used market for the 3C to 4CX 17FT — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	JCB backhoe loader	1,025

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
3C	3	2007	$3,642	$15,900	$3,907	None shown
3CX 14FT	254	2012 to 2026	$33,000	$130,000	$52,000	9,629
3CX 15FT	254	2012 to 2026	$33,000	$130,000	$52,000	9,629
3CX 17FT	254	2012 to 2026	$33,000	$130,000	$52,000	9,629
3CX Contractor	2	2008 to 2014	None shown	None shown	None shown	6,319
3CX Sitemaster	254	2012 to 2026	$33,000	$130,000	$52,000	9,629
3CX Super	2	2003 to 2007	$31,882	$37,006	$34,444	None shown
3CX Super Sitemaster	2	2003 to 2007	$31,882	$37,006	$34,444	None shown

3C to 4CX 17FT: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	JCB together with the backhoe loader 3CX 14FT, 3CX 15FT, 3CX 17FT, 3CX Contractor	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX 14FT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX 15FT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX 17FT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX Contractor — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX Sitemaster — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX Super — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX Super Sitemaster — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 4CX — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 4CX 14FT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 4CX 14FT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 4CX 15FT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 4CX 17FT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: The Farming Forum thread index for JCB 3C to 4CX 17FT — The Farming Forum. Observed 2026-09-25.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for JCB 3C to 4CX 17FT — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for JCB 3C — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for JCB — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

JCB 3C to 4CX 17FT: Configuration records

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	10.34 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.59 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.34 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.68 ft
Load Height - Ext	11.85 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.02 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.09 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	18.12 ft
Transport Width	13.92 ft
Transport Height	11.16 ft
Wheelbase	6.93 ft
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.26 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.66 ft
Dig Depth	5.12 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,127 lb
Bucket Width	88 in
Bucket Capacity	1.25 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,211 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	85 hp
Net Power	82.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Net Max Torque	315.6 lb-ft
Aspiration	Natural Aspirated
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd	14,278 lb
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal
Operating Weight 4wd	14,586 lb
Max Weight	16,302 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	30.4 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Turning Radius	13.3 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-16, 12 ply-front, 14-17.5, FWD, 10 ply-front
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	15.9-24, R4, 12 ply-rear
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	JCB synchroshuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	20.6 mph
Max Speed Reverse	20.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	single gear pump
Pump Flow Capacity	23.8 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

Source

3CX 14FT

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.16 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.85 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.6 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.52 ft
Load Height - Ext	14.01 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.48 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.49 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.09 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	5,261 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	5,453 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	866 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	1,669 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	23.59 ft
Transport Width	8.04 ft
Transport Height	11.59 ft
Wheelbase	7.26 ft
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.99 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.66 ft
Dig Depth	1.97 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,638 lb
Bucket Width	92.5 in
Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,750 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	92 hp
Net Power	90.1 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	281.8 lb-ft
Aspiration	Turbo
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd	15,053 lb
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Operating Weight 4wd	15,439 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.6 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Turning Radius	13.3 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-16 F3 12 PLY / 14-17.5 FWD 10 PLY
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY / 19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	JCB synchroshuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed Reverse	22.5 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	dual gear pumps
Pump Flow Capacity	39.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

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3CX 15FT

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	13 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	19.43 ft
Dig Depth - Std	16.25 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.5 ft
Load Height - Ext	15.26 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	20.08 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10.18 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	5,538 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	5,538 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,800 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	4,860 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.58 ft
Transport Width	7.71 ft
Transport Height	12.77 ft
Wheelbase	7.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.99 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.66 ft
Dig Depth	1.97 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,638 lb
Bucket Width	92.5 in
Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	9,231 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Net Power	97.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	307.6 lb-ft
Aspiration	Turbo
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd	17,037 lb
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Max Weight	18,223 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.6 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Turning Radius	13.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	14-17.5 fwd 12 PLY
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	19.5L-24 R4 10 PLY
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	JCB powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	21.3 mph
Max Speed Reverse	21.3 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	dual gear pumps
Pump Flow Capacity	39.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

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3CX 17FT

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	13 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	20.94 ft
Dig Depth - Std	17.59 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	7.16 ft
Load Height - Ext	14.67 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	21.49 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	24.68 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10.83 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	12,203 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	12,203 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	3,241 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	5,121 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.58 ft
Transport Width	8.01 ft
Transport Height	13.59 ft
Wheelbase	7.42 ft
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.66 ft
Dig Depth	1.97 in
Bucket Breakout Force	14,560 lb
Bucket Width	96 in
Bucket Capacity	1.6 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	9,046 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Net Power	97.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbo
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Operating Weight 4wd	17,515 lb
Max Weight	18,701 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.6 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Turning Radius	13.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	14-17.5 FWD 10 ply
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	19.5L-24 R4 10 ply
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	JCB Autoshift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed Reverse	22.5 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	dual gear pumps
Pump Flow Capacity	41 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

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3CX Contractor

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	12.6 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.62 ft
Dig Depth - Std	13.92 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	8.99 ft
Load Height - Ext	15.49 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	17.92 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.4 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	12.01 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,847 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,585 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,199 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	18.44 ft
Transport Width	7.35 ft
Transport Height	11.85 ft
Wheelbase	7.12 ft
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.55 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.99 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.56 ft
Dig Depth	3.94 in
Bucket Breakout Force	14,398 lb
Bucket Width	88 in
Bucket Capacity	1.31 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	7,119 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Net Power	97.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	417 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbo
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Max Weight	17,791 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	34.9 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Turning Radius	22.7 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16/17x20 10PR traction or industrial
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	18.4x26 12PR traction or industrial
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	automatic powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	23.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	23.8 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	open centre systen w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control
Pump Flow Capacity	21.4 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,650 psi

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3CX Sitemaster

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	12.6 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.62 ft
Dig Depth - Std	13.92 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	8.99 ft
Load Height - Ext	15.49 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	17.92 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.4 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	12.01 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,847 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,847 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,585 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,199 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	18.44 ft
Transport Width	7.35 ft
Transport Height	11.85 ft
Wheelbase	7.12 ft
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.55 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.99 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.56 ft
Dig Depth	3.94 in
Bucket Breakout Force	14,398 lb
Bucket Width	88 in
Bucket Capacity	1.31 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	7,119 lb
Engine
Gross Power	92 hp
Net Power	90.1 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	281.8 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	34.9 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	12x18 10PR Industrial
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x28 12PR Industrial
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	23.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	23.8 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control
Pump Flow Capacity	20.9 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,650 psi

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3CX Super

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	12.41 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.72 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.34 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	9.26 ft
Load Height - Ext	15.33 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.31 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.46 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	12.31 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,847 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,847 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,585 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,199 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	19.39 ft
Transport Width	7.35 ft
Transport Height	11.68 ft
Wheelbase	7.29 ft
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.39 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.67 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	4.14 ft
Dig Depth	7.09 in
Bucket Breakout Force	13,699 lb
Bucket Width	88 in
Bucket Capacity	1.31 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	10,225 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	92 hp
Net Power	90.1 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	281.8 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Max Weight	18,550 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	34.9 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	syncroshuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	19.9 mph
Max Speed Reverse	19.9 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control
Pump Flow Capacity	20.9 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,650 psi

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3CX Super Sitemaster

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	12.41 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.72 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.34 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	9.26 ft
Load Height - Ext	15.33 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.31 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.46 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	12.31 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,847 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,847 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,585 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,199 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	19.39 ft
Transport Width	7.35 ft
Transport Height	11.68 ft
Wheelbase	7.29 ft
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.39 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.67 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	4.01 ft
Dig Depth	9.06 in
Bucket Breakout Force	14,498 lb
Bucket Width	88 in
Bucket Capacity	1.31 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	9,652 lb
Engine
Gross Power	92 hp
Net Power	90.1 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	281.8 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	34.9 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9/14x24 12PR Industrial
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	syncroshuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	19.9 mph
Max Speed Reverse	19.9 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	open centre system w/ twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control
Pump Flow Capacity	20.9 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,650 psi

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4CX

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	12.6 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.72 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.18 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	9.26 ft
Load Height - Ext	14.05 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.15 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	12.31 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,851 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,851 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	4,156 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	4,511 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	19.39 ft
Transport Width	7.75 ft
Transport Height	12.9 ft
Wheelbase	7.29 ft
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.45 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	3.97 ft
Dig Depth	5.52 in
Bucket Breakout Force	13,699 lb
Bucket Width	88 in
Bucket Capacity	1.71 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	10,203 lb
Engine
Gross Power	81 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	380.6 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	34.9 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9x28 10PR Industrial
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x28 10PR Industrial
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	23.7 mph
Max Speed Reverse	23.7 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	open centre systen with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control
Pump Flow Capacity	21.4 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,650 psi
Electrical System
Pre-Wire	Radio speakers (cab), beacon (all)
Gauges	Tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel level, hourmeter, clock
Front Working Lights	4 adjustable
Rear Working Lights	4 adjustable
Battery	1000 CCA (120 amp)
Alternator	95 amp

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4CX 14FT

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.16 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.85 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.6 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.52 ft
Load Height - Ext	14.01 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.48 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.49 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.09 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,603 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	12,026 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,911 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,682 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.18 ft
Transport Width	8.04 ft
Transport Height	11.26 ft
Wheelbase	7.58 ft
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.83 ft
Dig Depth	7.88 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,638 lb
Bucket Width	94 in
Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	9,046 lb
Engine
Gross Power	100 hp
Net Power	97.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	307.6 lb-ft
Aspiration	Turbo
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd	16,446 lb
Fuel Capacity	42.5 gal
Max Weight	16,986 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.4 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	3.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.2 gal
Turning Radius	15.1 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9-24 R4 12ply
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9-24 R4 12ply
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.2 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	JCB Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed Reverse	22.5 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	dual gear pumps
Pump Flow Capacity	39.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

4CX 15FT

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	13 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	19.43 ft
Dig Depth - Std	16.25 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.5 ft
Load Height - Ext	15.26 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	20.08 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10.18 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	12,209 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	12,209 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,800 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	4,861 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.51 ft
Transport Width	7.71 ft
Transport Height	12.77 ft
Wheelbase	7.58 ft
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.83 ft
Dig Depth	7.88 in
Bucket Breakout Force	14,567 lb
Bucket Width	94 in
Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	9,048 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Net Power	97.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	307.6 lb-ft
Aspiration	Turbo
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd	17,579 lb
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Max Weight	18,765 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.6 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Turning Radius	15.1 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9-24 R4 12 ply
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9-24 R4 12 ply
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	JCB powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed Reverse	22.5 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	dual gear pump
Pump Flow Capacity	41 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

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4CX 17FT

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	13 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	20.94 ft
Dig Depth - Std	17.59 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	7.16 ft
Load Height - Ext	14.67 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	21.49 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	24.68 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10.83 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	12,200 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	12,200 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	3,240 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	5,120 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.51 ft
Transport Width	8.01 ft
Transport Height	13.59 ft
Wheelbase	7.58 ft
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.83 ft
Dig Depth	7.88 in
Bucket Breakout Force	14,567 lb
Bucket Width	96 in
Bucket Capacity	1.6 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	9,046 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Net Power	97.6 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Net Max Torque	307.6 lb-ft
Aspiration	Turbo
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd	17,782 lb
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Max Weight	18,968 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.6 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Turning Radius	17.3 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9-24 R4 12 ply
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9-24 R4 12 ply
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	JCB powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed Reverse	22.5 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	dual gear pump
Pump Flow Capacity	41 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

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Compare JCB 3C, 3CX 14FT, 3CX 15FT, 3CX 17FT, 3CX Contractor, 3CX Sitemaster, 3CX Super, 3CX Super Sitemaster, 4CX, 4CX 14FT, 4CX 14FT, 4CX 15FT, 4CX 17FT

Dimensions and weight
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.09 ft	1.09 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft	1.12 ft

Loader
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.83 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	8.83 ft	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	8.67 ft	8.67 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft	8.83 ft

Engine
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Gross Power	85 hp	92 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp	92 hp	92 hp	92 hp	81 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm
Displacement	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in

Operational
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps	95 amps

Transmission and speeds
Specification	3C	3CX 14FT	3CX 15FT	3CX 17FT	3CX Contractor	3CX Sitemaster	3CX Super	3CX Super Sitemaster	4CX	4CX 14FT	4CX 14FT	4CX 15FT	4CX 17FT
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

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JCB 3C to 4CX 17FT specifications

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JCB 3C to 4CX 17FT: Configuration records