JCB 3DX Plus vs. Volvo BM 616B Backhoe loaders Comparison

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Comparison

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JCB 3DX Backhoe loaders

Volvo BM 616B Backhoe loaders

General

Engine model

Engine model JCB 430 CRDi

Engine model BM D42

Operating weight

Operating weight 7,200 kg

Operating weight 8,950 kg

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity 1,650 kg

Lifting capacity -

Bucket width

Bucket width 790 mm

Bucket width -

Tire size

Tire size (F) 9/16.16 PR, (R) 16.9/28.12 PR

Tire size -

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity 0.26 m3

Bucket capacity -

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 32.3 kph

Max speed forward 30.58 kph

Transmission type

Transmission type Syncroshuttle

Transmission type Volvo BM hydromechanical gearbox with powershift

Displacement

Displacement 3,000 cu cm

Displacement 4,200.01 cu cm

Max torque

Max torque 270 Nm

Max torque 265.06 Nm

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.17 mm

Wheelbase 2.38 m

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2,740 mm

Loader dump height 2.83 m

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach 880 mm

Loader dump reach 0.61 m

Backhoe dump height

Backhoe dump height 4.18 m

Backhoe dump height -

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 4,770 mm

Backhoe digging depth 4.24 m

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force -

Bucket digging force 3,410.02 kg

Operating voltage

Operating voltage -

Operating voltage 24 V

Years

Years 2019-2025

Years 1976-1981

Market Average

Market Average AED 220,000

Market Average AED 130,000

Price

Price AED 190,000

Price AED 75,000

Engine

Aspiration

Aspiration Turbocharged

Aspiration -

Gross power

Gross power 37 kw

Gross power 59.06 kw

Emissions

Emissions Tier 4F

Emissions -

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage -

Alternator supplied amperage 43 Amh

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders -

Number of cylinders 4

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap 15 liter

Engine oil cap 10.6 liter

Dimensions

Transport length

Transport length 6 m

Transport length -

Transport width

Transport width 2 m

Transport 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

Overall Length

Overall Length -

Overall Length 8.08 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap 114 lpm

Pump flow cap 113.17 lpm

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 265.44 bar

Relief valve pressure 169.95 bar

Pump type

Pump type Variable displacement

Pump type Gear pump

Loader

Breakout force

Breakout force 51.7 kN

Breakout force 4,180.86 kg

Loader digging depth

Loader digging depth 79 mm

Loader digging depth -

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap 16.5 liters

Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 128 liter

Fuel cap 96.14 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 92 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 190.01 liter

Transmission fluid cap

Transmission fluid cap 17.5 liter

Transmission fluid cap 22.33 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

Rear axle fluid capacity 20 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity -

Transmission

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 2

Number of reverse gears 4

Number of forward gears

Number of forward gears 4

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse -

Max speed reverse 30.58 kph

Operating specifications

Rack back angle

Rack back angle 38 º

Rack back angle -

Brake system

Brake system JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc

Brake system -

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.4 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.88 m

Bucket rotation

Bucket rotation 185 degrees

Bucket rotation -

Backhoe dump reach

Backhoe dump reach 2.9 m

Backhoe dump reach -

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) -

Front tires size (2WD) 12.5-20/10

Rear tires size

Rear tires size -

Rear tires size 18.4-34/14

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 Volvo BM 616B 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 Volvo BM 616B Backhoe loaders.