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JCB 3DX Plus vs. Cat 426F2 Backhoe loaders Comparison

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JCB 3DX Backhoe loaders

Cat 426 Backhoe loaders

426F2
General
Engine model JCB 430 CRDi
Engine model CAT 3054C
Operating weight 7,200 kg
Operating weight 11,000 kg
Lifting capacity 1,650 kg
Lifting capacity 3,728 kg
Bucket width 790 mm
Bucket width 240 mm
Tire size (F) 9/16.16 PR, (R) 16.9/28.12 PR
Tire size (F) 12.5/80-18 SGL , (R) 16.9-28c
Bucket capacity 0.26 m3
Bucket capacity 1.03 cu m
Max speed forward 32.3 kph
Max speed forward 40 kph
Transmission type Syncroshuttle
Transmission type Powershuttle 4x4
Years 2019-2025
Years 1987-2025
Market Average AED 220,000
Market Average AED 240,000
Price AED 190,000
Price AED 95,000
Engine
Displacement 3,000 cm3
Displacement 4,400 cu cm
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Mechanical turbocharged
Gross power 37 kw
Gross power 68.5 kw
Max torque 270 Nm
Max torque 394 Nm
Emissions Tier 4F
Emissions Tier 2
Bore -
Bore 105 cm
Net power -
Net power 66 kw
Stroke -
Stroke 127 cm
Torque rise -
Torque rise 38 %
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 15 liter
Engine oil cap 8.8 liter
Dimensions
Transport length 6 m
Transport length -
Transport width 2 m
Transport width -
Wheelbase 2.17 m
Wheelbase 2.2 m
Overall Length -
Overall Length 5 m
Overall Width -
Overall Width 2 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 114 lpm
Pump flow cap 132 lpm
Relief valve pressure 265.44 bar
Relief valve pressure 250 bar
Pump type Variable displacement
Pump type Closed center, variable flow, axial piston
Loader
Breakout force 51.7 kN
Breakout force 54.45 kN
Loader dump height 2,740 mm
Loader dump height 2,700 mm
Loader dump reach 880 mm
Loader dump reach 900 mm
Loader digging depth 79 mm
Loader digging depth 88 mm
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 16.5 liters
Cooling fluid cap 22 liter
Fuel cap 128 liter
Fuel cap 160 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 92 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 106 liter
Transmission fluid cap 17.5 liter
Transmission fluid cap 15 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 20 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 14.5 liter
Front axle fluid cap -
Front axle fluid cap 11 liter
Transmission
Number of reverse gears 2
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Operating specifications
Rack back angle 38 º
Rack back angle -
Brake system JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc
Brake system Fully enclosed boosted, hydraulic, multiple discs
Cab sound -
Cab sound 80 dBA
Dump angle -
Dump angle 46 º
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe digging depth 4.7 m
Exterior sound -
Exterior sound 104 dBA
Backhoe
Backhoe dump height 4.18 m
Backhoe dump height 4,000 mm
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.4 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5,600 mm
Bucket rotation 185 degrees
Bucket rotation 205 º
Backhoe dump reach 2.9 m
Backhoe dump reach 1,400 mm
Backhoe digging depth 4,770 mm
Backhoe digging depth 4,100 mm

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the JCB 3DX Plus Backhoe loaders excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 7200 compared to other models like the Cat 426F2 Backhoe loaders.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the JCB 3DX Plus Backhoe loaders for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Cat 426F2 Backhoe loaders.

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