JCB 3CX-17 vs. Cat 420D Backhoe loaders Comparison

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Comparison

Highlight differences

JCB 3CX Backhoe loaders

Cat 420 Backhoe loaders

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh

Alternator supplied amperage -

Aspiration

Aspiration Turbocharged

Aspiration -

Gross power

Gross power 74.57 kw

Gross power 65.62 kw

Net power

Net power 81.28 kw

Net power 63.39 kw

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders 4

Power measured @

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm

Torque measured @ -

Bore

Bore -

Bore 10.16 cm

Stroke

Stroke -

Stroke 12.7 cm

Torque rise

Torque rise -

Torque rise 27 %

Years

Years 2008-2025

Years 2001-2025

Market Average

Market Average AED 468,000

Market Average AED 692,000

Price

Price AED 410,000

Price AED 235,000

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 6.4 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.67 m

Bucket rotation

Bucket rotation -

Bucket rotation 205 degrees

General

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m

Bucket capacity 0.99 m3

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 5,535.01 kg

Bucket digging force 6,673.26 kN

Bucket width

Bucket width 243 cm

Bucket width -

Displacement

Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm

Displacement 3,982.07 cu cm

Engine model

Engine model 444

Engine model -

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2.71 m

Loader dump height -

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach 0.82 m

Loader dump reach 0.85 mm

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity 4,637.99 kg

Lifting capacity 2,896.19 kg

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 36.21 kph

Max speed forward 32.83 kph

Operating voltage

Operating voltage 12 V

Operating voltage -

Operating weight

Operating weight 8,482 kg

Operating weight 9,799 kg

Transmission type

Transmission type JCB Autoshift

Transmission type Powershuttle

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.29 m

Wheelbase 2.1 mm

Max torque

Max torque -

Max torque 344.37 Nm

Backhoe dump height

Backhoe dump height -

Backhoe dump height 3.63 m

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth -

Backhoe digging depth 4.42 mm

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap 23.09 liter

Cooling fluid cap -

Front axle fluid capacity

Front axle fluid capacity 16.28 liter

Front axle fluid capacity -

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 160.11 liter

Fuel cap 128.31 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 127.18 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 79.49 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

Rear axle fluid capacity 16.28 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity -

Transmission fluid cap

Transmission fluid cap 16.28 liter

Transmission fluid cap -

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap 15.14 liter

Engine oil cap 7.57 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

Extended backhoe digging depth 6.55 m

Extended backhoe digging depth 5.52 m

Extended backhoe dump height

Extended backhoe dump height 4.48 m

Extended backhoe dump height 4.18 m

Extended backhoe dump reach

Extended backhoe dump reach 3.32 m

Extended backhoe dump reach -

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.53 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.68 m

Cab ROPS

Cab ROPS -

Cab ROPS SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994

Brake system

Brake system -

Brake system Inboard, oil-immersed

Cab sound

Cab sound -

Cab sound ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)

Exterior sound

Exterior sound -

Exterior sound SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) 14-17.5 FWD 10 ply

Front tires size (2WD) 11Lx16,12PR/12.5 / 80x18,10PR

Rear tires size

Rear tires size 19.5L-24 R4 10 ply

Rear tires size 19.5x24,10PR / 19.5L24,10PR

Dimensions

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.34 m

Ground clearance 0.3 cm

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab 2.9 m

Height - top of cab 2.77 m

Overall Length

Overall Length 7.5 m

Overall Length 6.98 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.47 m

Overall Width 2.38 m

Turning radius

Turning radius 4.21 m

Turning radius 5.36 m

Loader

Loader digging depth

Loader digging depth 5.08 cm

Loader digging depth 13.72 mm

Breakout force

Breakout force -

Breakout force 4,598.93 kN

Transmission

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse 36.21 kph

Max speed reverse 32.83 kph

Number of forward gears

Number of forward gears 4

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 4

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap 155.19 lpm

Pump flow cap 163.13 lpm

Pump type

Pump type Tandem gear

Pump type -

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 227.52 bar

Relief valve pressure 227.54 bar

Circuit type

Circuit type -

Circuit type Closed center, load sensing

Operational specifications

Arm crowding force

Arm crowding force -

Arm crowding force 3,897.72 kN

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the JCB 3CX-17 Backhoe loaders excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight compared to other models like the Cat 420D Backhoe loaders.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the JCB 3CX-17 Backhoe loaders for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Cat 420D Backhoe loaders.