JCB 3CX-2 vs. Case 480B Backhoe loaders Comparison

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Comparison

Highlight differences

JCB 3CX Backhoe loaders

Case 480 Backhoe loaders

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 4.27 m

Backhoe digging depth 3.78 m

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 0.4 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 4.69 m

Backhoe dump height

Backhoe dump height -

Backhoe dump height 2.77 m

Years

Years 2008-2025

Years 1971-1991

Market Average

Market Average AED 468,000

Market Average AED 253,000

Price

Price AED 410,000

Price AED 110,000

General

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m

Bucket capacity -

Bucket width

Bucket width 235 cm

Bucket width -

Engine model

Engine model 444

Engine model G188D

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity 1,584.04 kg

Lifting capacity -

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 36.21 kph

Max speed forward 27.36 kph

Transmission type

Transmission type JCB 2WD

Transmission type Mechanical shuttle

Operating voltage

Operating voltage -

Operating voltage 12 V

Operating weight

Operating weight -

Operating weight 4,059 kg

Attachments

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 6,449.05 kg

Bucket digging force 3,116.05 kg

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 160.11 liter

Fuel cap 83.27 liter

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap -

Cooling fluid cap 15.9 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap -

Hydraulic fluid cap 45.42 liter

Engine

Gross power

Gross power 61.67 kw

Gross power 30.95 kw

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage -

Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh

Bore

Bore -

Bore 9.91 cm

Displacement

Displacement -

Displacement 3,100.44 cu cm

Engine make

Engine make -

Engine make J.I. Case

Max torque

Max torque -

Max torque 180.32 Nm

Net power

Net power -

Net power 27.59 kw

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders -

Number of cylinders 4

Power measured @

Power measured @ -

Power measured @ 1,750 rpm

Stroke

Stroke -

Stroke 10.67 cm

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ -

Torque measured @ 1,250 rpm

Loader

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2.74 m

Loader dump height 2.68 m

Breakout force

Breakout force -

Breakout force 2,494.76 kg

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach -

Loader dump reach 0.64 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse 36.21 kph

Max speed reverse 33.96 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 124.15 lpm

Pump flow cap 37.85 lpm

Pump type

Pump type Tandem gear

Pump type Open center

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 251 bar

Relief valve pressure -

Dimensions

Overall Length

Overall Length 5.64 m

Overall Length 3.02 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.38 m

Overall Width 1.58 m

Ground clearance

Ground clearance -

Ground clearance 0.34 m

Rear tread range

Rear tread range -

Rear tread range 162.05 cm

Wheelbase

Wheelbase -

Wheelbase 2.01 m

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap -

Engine oil cap 4.16 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

Extended backhoe digging depth -

Extended backhoe digging depth 4.75 m

Extended backhoe dump height

Extended backhoe dump height -

Extended backhoe dump height 3.38 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

Extended backhoe reach from swivel -

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 5.58 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) -

Front tires size (2WD) 7.50x16

Rear tires size

Rear tires size -

Rear tires size 14.9x24

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the JCB 3CX-2 Backhoe loaders excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight compared to other models like the Case 480B Backhoe loaders.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the JCB 3CX-2 Backhoe loaders for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Case 480B Backhoe loaders.