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JCB 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX specifications

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JCB 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
456HT High Lift	Net Power 215 hp Operating Weight 47,036 lb
456ZX High Lift	Net Power 205 hp Pump Flow Capacity 43 gpm
457 HT	Net Power 256 hp Operating Weight 45,270 lb
457 HT SHL	Net Power 256 hp Operating Weight 47,274 lb
457 ZX	Net Power 256 hp Operating Weight 43,594 lb

456HT High Lift to 457 ZX specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
JCB	456HT High Lift to 457 ZX	5	456HT High Lift, 456ZX High Lift, 457 HT, 457 HT SHL, and 457 ZX

Bucket
Specification	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	13.06 ft	11.14 ft	9.59 ft	12.97 ft	8.99 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.79 yd3	3.27 yd3	3.27 yd3	2.9 yd3	3.66 yd3
Bucket Width	9.31 ft	9.31 ft	9.31 ft	9.31 ft	9.31 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.84 yd3	3.7 yd3	4.06 yd3	3.67 yd3	4.06 yd3

Specification	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Breakout Force	36,869 lb	36,194 lb	39,342 lb	38,667 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Ground Clearance	1.55 ft	1.55 ft	1.56 ft	1.56 ft	1.56 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	31.01 ft	27.96 ft	27.96 ft	31.01 ft	26.12 ft
Width Over Tires	8.87 ft	8.87 ft	8.86 ft	8.86 ft	8.86 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.06 ft	11.06 ft	11.27 ft	11.27 ft	11.27 ft
Wheelbase	6.89 ft	6.89 ft	10.83 ft	10.83 ft	10.83 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	16.39 ft	15.35 ft	14.14 ft	17.3 ft	13.49 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.38 ft	3.63 ft	4.36 ft	4.33 ft	4.27 ft

Engine
Specification	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Engine Model	QSC 8.3	6CT 8.3C	6R1000	6R1000	6R1000
Net Power	215 hp	205 hp	256 hp	256 hp	256 hp
Gross Power	207 hp	197 hp	258 hp	258 hp	258 hp
Max Torque	675 lb-ft	733 lb-ft	1150 Nm	1150 Nm	1150 Nm
Displacement	8.3 cu in	8.3 cu in	469.9 cu in	469.9 cu in	469.9 cu in
Aspiration	Turbo charged	Turbo charged	Turbo Charged	Turbo Charged	Turbo Charged

Specification	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Emission Tier Level	EPA 40 CFR 89 / Tier 4 Final EU 97/68/EC/STAGE IV	EPA 40 CFR 89 / Tier 4 Final EU 97/68/EC/STAGE IV	EPA 40 CFR 89 / Tier 4 Final EU 97/68/EC/STAGE IV
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6
No. Of Valves	4	4	4
Engine Type	MTU	MTU	MTU
Air Cleaner	Intergrated pre-cleaner, scavenged	Intergrated pre-cleaner, scavenged	Intergrated pre-cleaner, scavenged
Power Measured @	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,600 rpm
Fan Drive Type	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic

Operational
Specification	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Operating Weight	47,036 lb	470,361 lb	45,270 lb	47,274 lb	43,594 lb
Fuel Capacity	84 gal	85 gal	79.3 gal	79.3 gal	79.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	57 gal	57 gal	35.7 gal	35.7 gal	35.7 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5 gal	5 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10.5 gal	11 gal	11.1 gal	11.1 gal	11.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9 gal	9 gal	10.9 gal	10.9 gal	10.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	18 gal	18 gal	9.3 gal	9.3 gal	9.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	13 gal	13 gal	9.3 gal	9.3 gal	9.3 gal
Turning Radius	10.5 ft	22.3 ft	21.8 ft	23.4 ft	21.6 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps	70 amps	100 amps	100 amps	100 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	25 degrees	25 degrees	11.5 degrees	11.5 degrees	11.5 degrees

Specification	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift
Static Tipping Weight	21,363 lb	25,563 lb
Tire Size	23.5R25 XHA (L3)	23.5x25x20

Specification	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
DEF Tank Capacity	11.1 gal	11.1 gal	11.1 gal
Full Turn Tipping Load	29,626 lb	19,862 lb	30,717 lb
Payload	14,813 lb	9,932 lb	15,360 lb
Articulation Angle	40 degrees	40 degrees	40 degrees

Transmission and speeds
Specification	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Transmission Type	Smooth shift powershift	Smooth shift powershift	4 speed non-lock up converter ZF 4WG210	4 speed non-lock up converter ZF 4WG210	4 speed non-lock up converter ZF 4WG210
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	23.4 mph	23.4 mph	22.5 mph	22.5 mph	22.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.3 mph	15.3 mph	14.7 mph	14.7 mph	14.7 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Relief Valve Setting	3,625 psi	3,625 psi	3,190 psi	3,190 psi	3,190 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	43 gpm	43 gpm	40.5 gpm	40.5 gpm	40.5 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec	1.2 sec	1.2 sec	1.2 sec	1.2 sec
Lower Time	4.1 sec	4.1 sec	4.1 sec	4.1 sec	4.1 sec
Pump Type	Twin variable displacement piston pump	Twin variable displacement piston pump	Variable displacement	Variable displacement	Variable displacement

Specification	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Max Operating Pressure	220 bar	220 bar	220 bar
Total Cycle	11.1 sec	11.1 sec	11.1 sec

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
456HT High Lift to 457 ZX	50

Ratios
Figure	456HT High Lift	456ZX High Lift	457 HT	457 HT SHL	457 ZX
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.6	0.4	5.7	5.4	5.9
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.20 gpm	0.21 gpm	0.16 gpm	0.16 gpm	0.16 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.39 gal	0.41 gal	0.31 gal	0.31 gal	0.31 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	wheel loader

456HT High Lift to 457 ZX: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums and The Farming Forum	wheel loader	JCB and the 456, 456ZX, 457 line that the 456HT High Lift, 456ZX High Lift, 457 HT, 457 HT SHL 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	15

JCB 457 Performance Reliability Advantages And Disadvantages Performance (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-02-21)
2022 JCB 457 How To Reset Service Hours (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2024-11-05)
New JCB 457s Wheel Loader (The Farming Forum, 2022-05-03)
JCB 456 ZX Dashboard RPM Problem (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2017-04-18)

Used market for the 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	JCB wheel loader	60

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
457 HT	30	2012 to 2026	$11,257	$295,000	$107,936	None shown
457 ZX	30	2012 to 2026	$11,257	$295,000	$107,936	None shown

456HT High Lift to 457 ZX: 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 wheel loader 456HT High Lift, 456ZX High Lift, 457 HT, 457 HT SHL	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 456HT High Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 456ZX High Lift — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 457 HT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 457 HT SHL — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 457 ZX — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for JCB 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: The Farming Forum thread index for JCB 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX — The Farming Forum. Observed 2026-09-25.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for JCB 457 — 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	15
Forum indexes	Heavy Equipment Forums and The Farming Forum
Search wording	the 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX wheel loader
Latest title quoted by the reference	JCB 457 Performance Reliability Advantages And Disadvantages Performance

JCB 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX: Configuration records

456HT High Lift

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	13.06 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.79 yd3
Bucket Width	9.31 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.84 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.55 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	31.01 ft
Width Over Tires	8.87 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.06 ft
Wheelbase	6.89 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	16.39 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.38 ft
Engine
Engine Model	QSC 8.3
Net Power	215 hp
Gross Power	207 hp
Max Torque	675 lb-ft
Displacement	8.3 cu in
Aspiration	Turbo charged
Operational
Operating Weight	47,036 lb
Fuel Capacity	84 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	57 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	18 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	13 gal
Static Tipping Weight	21,363 lb
Turning Radius	10.5 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	25 degrees
Tire Size	23.5R25 XHA (L3)
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Smooth shift powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	23.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.3 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,625 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	43 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	4.1 sec
Pump Type	Twin variable displacement piston pump

Source

456ZX High Lift

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	11.14 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.27 yd3
Bucket Width	9.31 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.7 yd3
Breakout Force	36,869 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.55 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	27.96 ft
Width Over Tires	8.87 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.06 ft
Wheelbase	6.89 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	15.35 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.63 ft
Engine
Engine Model	6CT 8.3C
Net Power	205 hp
Gross Power	197 hp
Max Torque	733 lb-ft
Displacement	8.3 cu in
Aspiration	Turbo charged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	85 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	57 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	18 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	13 gal
Static Tipping Weight	25,563 lb
Turning Radius	22.3 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	25 degrees
Tire Size	23.5x25x20
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Smooth shift powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	23.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.3 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,625 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	43 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	4.1 sec
Pump Type	Twin variable displacement piston pump

Source

457 HT

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.59 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.27 yd3
Bucket Width	9.31 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.06 yd3
Breakout Force	36,194 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.56 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	27.96 ft
Width Over Tires	8.86 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.27 ft
Wheelbase	10.83 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.14 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.36 ft
Engine
Engine Model	6R1000
Net Power	256 hp
Gross Power	258 hp
Max Torque	1150 Nm
Displacement	469.9 cu in
Aspiration	Turbo Charged
Emission Tier Level	EPA 40 CFR 89 / Tier 4 Final EU 97/68/EC/STAGE IV
Number Of Cylinders	6
No. Of Valves	4
Engine Type	MTU
Air Cleaner	Intergrated pre-cleaner, scavenged
Power Measured @	1,600 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Fan Drive Type	Hydraulic
Operational
Operating Weight	45,270 lb
Fuel Capacity	79.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.7 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Turning Radius	21.8 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	11.5 degrees
DEF Tank Capacity	11.1 gal
Full Turn Tipping Load	29,626 lb
Payload	14,813 lb
Articulation Angle	40 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	4 speed non-lock up converter ZF 4WG210
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	14.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,190 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	40.5 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	4.1 sec
Pump Type	Variable displacement
Max Operating Pressure	220 bar
Total Cycle	11.1 sec

Source

457 HT SHL

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	12.97 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.9 yd3
Bucket Width	9.31 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.67 yd3
Breakout Force	39,342 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.56 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	31.01 ft
Width Over Tires	8.86 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.27 ft
Wheelbase	10.83 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	17.3 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.33 ft
Engine
Engine Model	6R1000
Net Power	256 hp
Gross Power	258 hp
Max Torque	1150 Nm
Displacement	469.9 cu in
Aspiration	Turbo Charged
Emission Tier Level	EPA 40 CFR 89 / Tier 4 Final EU 97/68/EC/STAGE IV
Number Of Cylinders	6
No. Of Valves	4
Engine Type	MTU
Air Cleaner	Intergrated pre-cleaner, scavenged
Power Measured @	1,600 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Fan Drive Type	Hydraulic
Operational
Operating Weight	47,274 lb
Fuel Capacity	79.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.7 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Turning Radius	23.4 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	11.5 degrees
DEF Tank Capacity	11.1 gal
Full Turn Tipping Load	19,862 lb
Payload	9,932 lb
Articulation Angle	40 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	4 speed non-lock up converter ZF 4WG210
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	14.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,190 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	40.5 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	4.1 sec
Pump Type	Variable displacement
Max Operating Pressure	220 bar
Total Cycle	11.1 sec

Source

457 ZX

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	8.99 ft
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.66 yd3
Bucket Width	9.31 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.06 yd3
Breakout Force	38,667 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.56 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	26.12 ft
Width Over Tires	8.86 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	11.27 ft
Wheelbase	10.83 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.49 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.27 ft
Engine
Engine Model	6R1000
Net Power	256 hp
Gross Power	258 hp
Max Torque	1150 Nm
Displacement	469.9 cu in
Aspiration	Turbo Charged
Emission Tier Level	EPA 40 CFR 89 / Tier 4 Final EU 97/68/EC/STAGE IV
Number Of Cylinders	6
No. Of Valves	4
Engine Type	MTU
Air Cleaner	Intergrated pre-cleaner, scavenged
Power Measured @	1,600 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Fan Drive Type	Hydraulic
Operational
Operating Weight	43,594 lb
Fuel Capacity	79.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.7 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.9 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	9.3 gal
Turning Radius	21.6 ft
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation	11.5 degrees
DEF Tank Capacity	11.1 gal
Full Turn Tipping Load	30,717 lb
Payload	15,360 lb
Articulation Angle	40 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	4 speed non-lock up converter ZF 4WG210
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	22.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	14.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	3,190 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	40.5 gpm
Raise Time	5.8 sec
Dump Time	1.2 sec
Lower Time	4.1 sec
Pump Type	Variable displacement
Max Operating Pressure	220 bar
Total Cycle	11.1 sec

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JCB 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX specifications

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JCB 456HT High Lift to 457 ZX: Configuration records