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JCB 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER specifications

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JCB 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER: backhoe loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
3CX Eco	Gross Power 81 hp Operating Weight 17,862 lb
3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	Gross Power 73.8 hp Operating Weight 17,862 lb
3CX ECO SITE MASTER	Gross Power 73.8 hp Operating Weight 17,862 lb
5CX WASTE MASTER	Gross Power 81 hp Operating Weight 17,862 lb

3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
JCB	3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER	4	3CX Eco, 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR, 3CX ECO SITE MASTER, and 5CX WASTE MASTER

Dimensions and weight
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.22 ft
Axle Centreline Distance	7.12 ft	7.12 ft	7.12 ft

Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Cab Roof Height	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft
Width	92.52 in	92.52 in	92.52 in	92.52 in
Total Travel Length	221.26 in	221.26 in	221.26 in	265.36 in
Travel Clearance	142.13 in	142.13 in	142.13 in	142.13 in
Kingpost Clearance	1.71 ft	1.71 ft	1.71 ft	1.65 ft
Rear Frame Width	7.71 ft	7.71 ft	7.71 ft	7.75 ft
Slew Centre To Rear Axle Center Distance	4.47 ft	4.47 ft	4.47 ft	4.47 ft
Stabiliser Feet Clearance	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.12 ft
Steering Wheel Centre Height	6.37 ft	6.37 ft	6.37 ft	6.17 ft

Specification	5CX WASTE MASTER
Pin Height	11.36 ft
Dump Angle	45 degrees
Rollback @ Ground	45 degrees

Loader
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Reach At Max Dump Height	21.4 ft	21.4 ft	21.4 ft

Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Dig Depth	0.18 in	0.18 in	0.18 in	7.09 in
Load Over Height	10.5 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft	10.44 ft

Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Dump Height	8.99 ft	8.99 ft	8.83 ft

Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Loader Hinge Pin Height_Long Arms	11.32 ft	11.32 ft

Specification	5CX WASTE MASTER
Rollback - Ground Level	45 degrees

Engine
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Emissions Certification	Tier IV	Tier IV	Tier IV

Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Rated Engine Speed	1,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Gross Power	81 hp	73.8 hp	73.8 hp	81 hp

Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged & Inter cooled
Displacement	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in	268.6 cu in
Bore	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in
Stroke	5.2 in	5.2 in	5.2 in

Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Cooling Method	Hot climate specification, pressurized 1.0 bar suction fan. Pressurised recovery tank with integral filler neck	Hot climate specification, pressurized 1.0 bar suction fan. Pressurised recovery tank with integral filler neck
Engine Model	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Air Cleaner	Dual, dry element type, with self cleaning internal air intake cleaner	Dual, dry element type, with self cleaning internal air intake cleaner
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Net Max Torque	295.1 lb-ft	295.1 lb-ft

Operational
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Operating Weight	17,862 lb	17,862 lb	17,862 lb	17,862 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.6 gal	43.6 gal	43.6 gal	43.6 gal

Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Fuel Capacity	39.7 gal	39.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal	4.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal

Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Max Weight	17,935 lb	17,935 lb	23,369 lb

Transmission and speeds
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Max Speed	4.7 mph	4.7 mph	4.7 mph

Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Transmission Type	Syncroshuttle	Syncroshuttle

Electrical System
Specification	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Gauges	Tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel level, hourmeter, clock	Tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel level, hourmeter, clock
Pre-Wire	Radio speakers (cab), beacon (all)	Radio speakers (cab), beacon (all)
Front Working Lights	4 adjustable	4 adjustable
Rear Working Lights	4 adjustable	4 adjustable
Battery	1000 CCA (120 amp)	1000 CCA (120 amp)
Alternator	95 amps	95 amps

Backhoe
Specification	5CX WASTE MASTER
Reach At Load Height - Std	0.02 ft
Reach – Ground Level To Rear Wheel Center	3.61 ft
Reach – Ground Level To Slew Center	6.99 ft

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER	45

Ratios
Figure	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.5	4.1	4.1	4.5

Figure	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.54 gal	0.54 gal

History and service record of 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER

What makes the 5CX Wastemaster different. JCB says the 5CX Wastemaster adds longer rear stabilisers and a choice of front attachments that each have their own stabiliser legs, and that it has a specially designed all-JCB powertrain for efficiency and fuel economy. 5CX Wastemaster backhoe loader, JCB.
Forks and skip handling. The Wastemaster's integral forks, built into the standard Hydraulic Loader Quickhitch, lift palletised loads of up to 4,500 lb (2,000 kg), and JCB fits a hooklift frame or an individual skip hook to shift skips. 5CX Wastemaster backhoe loader, JCB.
For civic amenity sites. JCB designed the Wastemaster for busy civic amenity sites where material spills are a daily problem, with various loader buckets for fast collection and a sweeper collector that swaps on easily. 5CX Wastemaster backhoe loader, JCB.
JCB's backhoe claim. JCB says it invented the backhoe loader in 1953 and is today the biggest-selling manufacturer, with nearly half of all backhoes sold being JCB. Waste and recycling backhoe loaders, JCB Australia.

3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums and The Farming Forum	backhoe loader	JCB and the 3CX ECO, 5CX line that the 3CX Eco, 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR, 3CX ECO SITE MASTER, 5CX WASTE MASTER belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	13

JCB 3cx Eco (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2019-03-02)
JCB 3cx Eco (The Farming Forum, 2017-12-13)
JCB 3cx Eco (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2017-12-07)
New JCB 5cx And 1cx Tracked Thoughts And Opinions (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2014-12-10)

Used market for the 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	JCB backhoe loader	30

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
3CX Eco	15	2010 to 2025	$19,000	$95,647	$42,500	3,535
3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	15	2010 to 2025	$19,000	$95,647	$42,500	3,535

3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER: 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 Eco, 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR, 3CX ECO SITE MASTER, 5CX WASTE MASTER	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX Eco — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 3CX ECO SITE MASTER — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 5CX WASTE MASTER — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for JCB 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: The Farming Forum thread index for JCB 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER — The Farming Forum. Observed 2026-09-25.
Published history	Published history Source: 5CX Wastemaster backhoe loader, JCB — Jcb. Observed 2026-09-30.
Published history	Published history Source: Waste and recycling backhoe loaders, JCB Australia — Jcb. Observed 2026-09-30.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for JCB 3CX Eco — 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.

Recorded observations — Forum-title snapshot
Observation field	Recorded value
Title count	13
Forum indexes	Heavy Equipment Forums and The Farming Forum
Search wording	the 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER backhoe loader
Latest title quoted by the reference	JCB 3cx Eco

JCB 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER: Configuration records

3CX Eco

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft
Cab Roof Height	9.95 ft
Width	92.52 in
Total Travel Length	221.26 in
Travel Clearance	142.13 in
Axle Centreline Distance	7.12 ft
Kingpost Clearance	1.71 ft
Rear Frame Width	7.71 ft
Slew Centre To Rear Axle Center Distance	4.47 ft
Stabiliser Feet Clearance	1.22 ft
Steering Wheel Centre Height	6.37 ft
Loader
Reach At Max Dump Height	21.4 ft
Dig Depth	0.18 in
Load Over Height	10.5 ft
Engine
Emissions Certification	Tier IV
Rated Engine Speed	1,200 rpm
Gross Power	81 hp
Operational
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.6 gal
Operating Weight	17,862 lb
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	4.7 mph

Source

3CX ECO CONTRACTOR

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft
Cab Roof Height	9.95 ft
Width	92.52 in
Total Travel Length	221.26 in
Travel Clearance	142.13 in
Axle Centreline Distance	7.12 ft
Kingpost Clearance	1.71 ft
Rear Frame Width	7.71 ft
Slew Centre To Rear Axle Center Distance	4.47 ft
Stabiliser Feet Clearance	1.22 ft
Steering Wheel Centre Height	6.37 ft
Loader
Reach At Max Dump Height	21.4 ft
Dig Depth	0.18 in
Load Over Height	10.5 ft
Dump Height	8.99 ft
Loader Hinge Pin Height_Long Arms	11.32 ft
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 amps
Engine
Emissions Certification	Tier IV
Number Of Cylinders	4
Rated Engine Speed	2,200 rpm
Engine Model	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Gross Power	73.8 hp
Fuel Type	Diesel
Net Max Torque	295.1 lb-ft
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Cooling Method	Hot climate specification, pressurized 1.0 bar suction fan. Pressurised recovery tank with integral filler neck
Air Cleaner	Dual, dry element type, with self cleaning internal air intake cleaner
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	5.2 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	39.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Max Weight	17,935 lb
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Operating Weight	17,862 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Syncroshuttle
Max Speed	4.7 mph

Source

3CX ECO SITE MASTER

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft
Cab Roof Height	9.95 ft
Width	92.52 in
Total Travel Length	221.26 in
Travel Clearance	142.13 in
Axle Centreline Distance	7.12 ft
Kingpost Clearance	1.71 ft
Rear Frame Width	7.71 ft
Slew Centre To Rear Axle Center Distance	4.47 ft
Stabiliser Feet Clearance	1.22 ft
Steering Wheel Centre Height	6.37 ft
Loader
Reach At Max Dump Height	21.4 ft
Dig Depth	0.18 in
Load Over Height	10.5 ft
Dump Height	8.99 ft
Loader Hinge Pin Height_Long Arms	11.32 ft
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 amps
Engine
Emissions Certification	Tier IV
Number Of Cylinders	4
Rated Engine Speed	2,200 rpm
Engine Model	3CX ECO SITE MASTER
Gross Power	73.8 hp
Fuel Type	Diesel
Net Max Torque	295.1 lb-ft
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Cooling Method	Hot climate specification, pressurized 1.0 bar suction fan. Pressurised recovery tank with integral filler neck
Air Cleaner	Dual, dry element type, with self cleaning internal air intake cleaner
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	5.2 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	39.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Max Weight	17,935 lb
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Operating Weight	17,862 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Syncroshuttle
Max Speed	4.7 mph

Source

5CX WASTE MASTER

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Reach – Ground Level To Rear Wheel Center	3.61 ft
Reach – Ground Level To Slew Center	6.99 ft
Dimensions and weight
Cab Roof Height	9.95 ft
Width	92.52 in
Total Travel Length	265.36 in
Travel Clearance	142.13 in
Kingpost Clearance	1.65 ft
Rear Frame Width	7.75 ft
Slew Centre To Rear Axle Center Distance	4.47 ft
Stabiliser Feet Clearance	1.12 ft
Steering Wheel Centre Height	6.17 ft
Pin Height	11.36 ft
Dump Angle	45 degrees
Rollback @ Ground	45 degrees
Loader
Dig Depth	7.09 in
Load Over Height	10.44 ft
Dump Height	8.83 ft
Rollback - Ground Level	45 degrees
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Rated Engine Speed	2,200 rpm
Gross Power	81 hp
Aspiration	Turbocharged & Inter cooled
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	5.2 in
Operational
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.6 gal
Max Weight	23,369 lb
Operating Weight	17,862 lb

Source

Compare JCB 3CX Eco, 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR, 3CX ECO SITE MASTER, 5CX WASTE MASTER

Dimensions and weight
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Cab Roof Height	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft	9.95 ft
Width	92.52 in	92.52 in	92.52 in	92.52 in
Total Travel Length	221.26 in	221.26 in	221.26 in	265.36 in
Travel Clearance	142.13 in	142.13 in	142.13 in	142.13 in
Kingpost Clearance	1.71 ft	1.71 ft	1.71 ft	1.65 ft
Rear Frame Width	7.71 ft	7.71 ft	7.71 ft	7.75 ft
Slew Centre To Rear Axle Center Distance	4.47 ft	4.47 ft	4.47 ft	4.47 ft
Stabiliser Feet Clearance	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.22 ft	1.12 ft
Steering Wheel Centre Height	6.37 ft	6.37 ft	6.37 ft	6.17 ft

Loader
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Dig Depth	0.18 in	0.18 in	0.18 in	7.09 in
Load Over Height	10.5 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft	10.44 ft

Engine
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Rated Engine Speed	1,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Gross Power	81 hp	73.8 hp	73.8 hp	81 hp

Operational
Specification	3CX Eco	3CX ECO CONTRACTOR	3CX ECO SITE MASTER	5CX WASTE MASTER
Operating Weight	17,862 lb	17,862 lb	17,862 lb	17,862 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.6 gal	43.6 gal	43.6 gal	43.6 gal

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JCB 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER specifications

History and service record of 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER

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JCB 3CX Eco to 5CX WASTE MASTER: Configuration records