JCB 3CX-4S vs. Volvo BM 646 Backhoe loaders Comparison

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Comparison

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JCB 3CX Backhoe loaders

Volvo BM 646 Backhoe loaders

General

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 5.49 m

Backhoe digging depth 4.3 m

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m

Bucket capacity -

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 6,351.03 kg

Bucket digging force -

Bucket width

Bucket width 235 cm

Bucket width -

Engine model

Engine model 444

Engine model BM TD 42

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2.74 m

Loader dump height 3.11 m

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity 1,451.04 kg

Lifting capacity -

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 36.21 kph

Max speed forward 29.77 kph

Operating weight

Operating weight 8,070 kg

Operating weight 9,750 kg

Transmission type

Transmission type JCB 4WD

Transmission type hydromechanical gearbox with power shift

Displacement

Displacement -

Displacement 4,200.01 cu cm

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach -

Loader dump reach 0.55 m

Max torque

Max torque -

Max torque 299.09 Nm

Operating voltage

Operating voltage -

Operating voltage 24 V

Wheelbase

Wheelbase -

Wheelbase 2.56 m

Years

Years 2008-2025

Years 1977-1981

Market Average

Market Average AED 468,000

Market Average AED 120,000

Price

Price AED 410,000

Price AED 70,000

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 6.52 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.85 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 160.11 liter

Fuel cap 96.14 liter

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap -

Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap -

Hydraulic fluid cap 190.01 liter

Transmission fluid cap

Transmission fluid cap -

Transmission fluid cap 22.33 liter

Engine

Gross power

Gross power 67.26 kw

Gross power 63.01 kw

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage -

Alternator supplied amperage 43 Amh

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders -

Number of cylinders 4

Transmission

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse 36.21 kph

Max speed reverse 29.77 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 136.26 lpm

Pump flow cap 113.17 lpm

Pump type

Pump type Tandem gear

Pump type Gear pump

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 251 bar

Relief valve pressure 169.95 bar

Dimensions

Overall Length

Overall Length 5.64 m

Overall Length 8.08 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.38 m

Overall Width -

Ground clearance

Ground clearance -

Ground clearance 0.43 m

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab -

Height - top of cab 2.87 m

Loader

Breakout force

Breakout force -

Breakout force 3,900.9 kg

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap -

Engine oil cap 10.6 liter

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) -

Front tires size (2WD) 14.9-24/14

Rear tires size

Rear tires size -

Rear tires size 18.4-34/14

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the JCB 3CX-4S Backhoe loaders excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight compared to other models like the Volvo BM 646 Backhoe loaders.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the JCB 3CX-4S Backhoe loaders for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Volvo BM 646 Backhoe loaders.