JCB 5CX Backhoe loaders tech specs
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JCB 5CX Technical specifications
Engine
Aspiration
Turbocharged-intercooled
Bore
10.41 cm
Gross power
60.4 kw
Net power
51.6 kw
Number of cylinders
4
Power measured @
2,200 rpm
Stroke
13.21 cm
General
Backhoe dump height
0.03 m
Displacement
4401.58 cu cm
Loader dump height
2.71 m
Operating weight
10,600 kg
Service refill capacities
Hydraulic fluid cap
165.03 liter
Loader
Loader digging depth
18.03 cm
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JCB 5CX expert review
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Reviewed by Wade A. on March 9, 2026 Overview
The JCB 5CX (2014–2017) is a high-capacity backhoe loader built for demanding excavation and construction tasks. It features a turbocharged-intercooled diesel engine producing 60.4 kilowatt gross power and operates on a heavy 10,600 kg chassis.
Expert rating: 5 stars
Pros
Heavy chassis improves stability and digging performance.
Cons
Larger machine size can limit maneuverability in tight spaces.
Performance & Efficiency
The turbocharged diesel engine delivers reliable power for excavation and loader operations, while the 10.6-ton operating weight improves stability during heavy digging.
In Comparison
Cat 428: Durable backhoe loader with strong dealer support.
JCB 4CX: Slightly lighter machine with comparable digging capability.
JCB 5CX: Heavier platform designed for more demanding work.
Final Verdict
Rated 5 stars, the JCB 5CX offers strong stability and performance within the AED 270,000–450,000 range.
JCB 5CX owner rating
JCB 5CX Backhoe loaders [2014-2017]
2014-2017
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.3
performance
4.3
comfort
4.7
fuel efficiency
4.3
safety
5.0
features
4.7
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
67 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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Highlight differences
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Aspiration
Aspiration Turbocharged-intercooled
Aspiration Mechanical turbo
Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore
Bore 10.41 cm
Bore 10.5 cm
Bore -
Gross power
Gross power 60.4 kw
Gross power 74 kw
Gross power -
Net power
Net power 51.6 kw
Net power 65.6 kw
Net power 72.78 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Stroke
Stroke 13.21 cm
Stroke 12.7 cm
Stroke -
Emissions
Emissions -
Emissions Tier 3
Emissions -
Torque rise
Torque rise -
Torque rise 31 %
Torque rise -
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh
Battery amperage
Battery amperage -
Battery amperage -
Battery amperage 120 Amh
Torque measured @
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Years
Years 2014-2017
Years 1987-2025
Years 2009-2017
Market Average
Market Average AED 450,000
Market Average AED 275,000
Market Average AED 420,000
Price
Price AED 270,000
Price AED 186,000
Price AED 240,000
Backhoe dump height
Backhoe dump height 0.03 m
Backhoe dump height 3,900 m
Backhoe dump height -
Displacement
Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm
Displacement 4,400 cm3
Displacement -
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 2.71 m
Loader dump height 2,755 mm
Loader dump height 2.71 m
Operating weight
Operating weight 10,600 kg
Operating weight 11,000 kg
Operating weight -
Engine model
Engine model -
Engine model CAT 3054C
Engine model -
Lifting capacity
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 3,728 kg
Lifting capacity -
Bucket width
Bucket width -
Bucket width 2,409 mm
Bucket width 223 cm
Tire size
Tire size -
Tire size (F) 340/80-18 , (R) 440/80-28
Tire size -
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 1 m3
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Max speed forward
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 37 kph
Max speed forward 38.14 kph
Transmission type
Transmission type -
Transmission type Powershuttle 4x4
Transmission type powershift
Max torque
Max torque -
Max torque 383 Nm
Max torque 516.02 Nm
Bucket digging force
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 63.4 kN
Bucket digging force 5,375.53 kg
Wheelbase
Wheelbase -
Wheelbase 2.2 m
Wheelbase 2.23 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 805 mm
Loader dump reach 1.22 m
Backhoe digging depth
Backhoe digging depth -
Backhoe digging depth 4,400 mm
Backhoe digging depth 4.33 m
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 165.03 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 95 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 132.1 liter
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 18 liters
Cooling fluid cap 18.55 liter
Fuel cap
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 160 liter
Fuel cap 160.11 liter
Front axle fluid cap
Front axle fluid cap -
Front axle fluid cap 11 liters
Front axle fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 19 liter
Transmission fluid cap 16.28 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 16 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 16.28 liter
Loader digging depth
Loader digging depth 18.03 cm
Loader digging depth 99 mm
Loader digging depth 14.22 cm
Breakout force
Breakout force -
Breakout force 54.79 kN
Breakout force 6,213.77 kg
Arm crowding force
Arm crowding force -
Arm crowding force 36.8 kN
Arm crowding force -
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 9 liter
Engine oil cap 15.14 liter
Overall Length
Overall Length -
Overall Length 5 m
Overall Length 5.91 m
Overall Width
Overall Width -
Overall Width 2 m
Overall Width 2.38 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.9 m
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 160 lpm
Pump flow cap 81 lpm
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 250 bar
Relief valve pressure 251.65 bar
Pump type
Pump type -
Pump type Variable flow, axial piston
Pump type Open centre system with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse 37 kph
Max speed reverse 38.14 kph
Number of reverse gears
Number of reverse gears -
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of forward gears
Number of forward gears -
Number of forward gears 6
Number of forward gears 4
Dump angle
Dump angle -
Dump angle 45 degrees
Dump angle -
Extended backhoe digging depth
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.7 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.55 m
Extended backhoe dump height
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height 4.5 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.3 m
Extended backhoe dump reach
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.5 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.78 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.5 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Backhoe reach from swivel
Backhoe reach from swivel -
Backhoe reach from swivel 5,600 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.43 m
Bucket rotation
Bucket rotation -
Bucket rotation 205 degrees
Bucket rotation -
Front tires size (2WD)
Front tires size (2WD) -
Front tires size (2WD) -
Front tires size (2WD) 16.9x28 10PR Industrial
Rear tires size
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size 16.9x28 10PR Industrial
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