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2000-2010
4.3 m Backhoe digging depth
1.07 cu m Bucket capacity
Tata 497TC Engine model
136.26 liter Fuel cap
5.27 m Overall Length
2.35 m Overall Width

A heavy-duty backhoe loader built for excavation, trenching, and material handling work, the Tata Hitachi JD3 combines a turbocharged Tata 497TC engine with a 4.3 m backhoe digging depth and strong hydraulic flow of 136.26 lpm. With its 1.07 cu m loader bucket, extended backhoe digging depth of 5.52 m, and compact 4.18 m turning radius, it is suited for construction, roadworks, utilities installation, and general contractor jobs where digging reach and all-round site versatility are equally important.

Turbocharged Tata 497TC engine

Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m

Backhoe digging depth 4.3 m

Extended backhoe digging depth 5.52 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.58 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.64 m

Hydraulic pump flow 136.26 lpm

Fuel tank capacity 136.26 liters

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 160,000

Starting from

AED 95,000

Tata hitachi JD3 Technical specifications

Engine

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

4.3 m

Backhoe dump height

3.57 m

Backhoe reach from swivel

5.58 m

General

Bucket capacity

1.07 cu m

Engine model

Tata 497TC

Max speed forward

41.52 kph

Wheelbase

2.19 m

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

21.95 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

8.71 liter

Fuel cap

136.26 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

91.22 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

14 liter

Transmission fluid cap

14 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

9.46 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

5.52 m

Extended backhoe dump height

4.36 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

6.64 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

9-16, 16 PR

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.37 m

Overall Length

5.27 m

Overall Width

2.35 m

Turning radius

4.18 m

Loader

Loader digging depth

20.83 cm

Loader dump height

3.41 m

Loader dump reach

0.79 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

46.35 kph

Number of forward gears

4

Number of reverse gears

4

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

136.26 lpm

Pump type

Front mounted positive displacement tandem gear type

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Tata hitachi JD3 expert review

Reviewed by Marcis V. on April 23, 2026

Overview

The Tata Hitachi JD3 (2000–2010) is a practical backhoe loader designed for excavation, trenching, and material handling tasks. It delivers a 4.3 m backhoe digging depth, a 5.52 m extended digging depth, and a 1.07 cu m loader bucket, providing balanced performance across contractor and infrastructure work.

Expert rating: 4 stars

Pros Strong extended digging reach and practical hydraulic performance for mixed site work.
Cons Loader bucket size is practical, but not large for heavier bulk-loading duties.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged Tata 497TC engine, 136.26 lpm hydraulic pump flow, and extended 5.52 m digging depth give the JD3 reliable performance for trenching, excavation, loading, and utility support work on active sites.

In Comparison

Ingersoll Rand BL570: Practical backhoe loader with similar contractor-oriented digging and loading capability.
Yanmar CBL40: Comparable machine for mixed trenching and daily site support work.
Tata Hitachi JD3: Known for its extended backhoe reach and balanced all-round site versatility.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Tata Hitachi JD3 offers strong digging capability and practical backhoe-loader versatility within the AED 95,000–160,000 range.

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Tata hitachi JD3 owner rating

Tata hitachi JD3 Backhoe loaders [2000-2010]

2000-2010

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.0
performance

3.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

4.0

5 stars

0 %

4 stars

100 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Extended backhoe reach is very useful on utility trenches and deeper cuts.
Cons
Loader bucket is fine for site work, but not big for heavier loading cycles.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2000

Tata hitachi JD3 similar models

Highlight differences
Tata hitachi JD315V
Ingersoll rand BL570
Yanmar CBL40
Engine
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Gross power -
Gross power 41.76 kw
Gross power 27.74 kw
Net power -
Net power -
Net power 26.4 kw
Years 2000-2010
Years 2005-2007
Years 2007-2011
Market Average AED 160,000
Market Average AED 180,000
Market Average AED 100,000
Price AED 95,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 60,000
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth 4.3 m
Backhoe digging depth 3.35 m
Backhoe digging depth 3.08 m
Backhoe dump height 3.57 m
Backhoe dump height 3.26 m
Backhoe dump height 2.59 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.58 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 4.63 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 4.02 m
General
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.54 cu m
Bucket capacity -
Engine model Tata 497TC
Engine model -
Engine model -
Max speed forward 41.52 kph
Max speed forward 20.12 kph
Max speed forward 22.05 kph
Wheelbase 2.19 m
Wheelbase 1.92 m
Wheelbase 1.77 m
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 8,705.04 kg
Bucket digging force -
Bucket width -
Bucket width 187 cm
Bucket width -
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 1,519.54 kg
Lifting capacity -
Operating weight -
Operating weight 4,515 kg
Operating weight 3,515 kg
Transmission type -
Transmission type Hydrostatic
Transmission type Mechanically controlled load sensing HMT
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 21.95 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Front axle fluid capacity 8.71 liter
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity -
Fuel cap 136.26 liter
Fuel cap 95 liter
Fuel cap 62.07 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 91.22 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Rear axle fluid capacity 14 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Transmission fluid cap 14 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap -
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 9.46 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.52 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 3.63 m
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe dump height 4.36 m
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.64 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 9-16, 16 PR
Front tires size (2WD) -
Front tires size (2WD) 27x10.5-15
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size 15-19.5
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Overall Length 5.27 m
Overall Length 6.13 m
Overall Length 5.97 m
Overall Width 2.35 m
Overall Width 1.89 m
Overall Width 1.8 m
Turning radius 4.18 m
Turning radius 4.72 m
Turning radius 2.56 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.5 m
Height - top of cab -
Loader
Loader digging depth 20.83 cm
Loader digging depth 5.59 cm
Loader digging depth -
Loader dump height 3.41 m
Loader dump height 2.35 m
Loader dump height 2.23 m
Loader dump reach 0.79 m
Loader dump reach 0.4 m
Loader dump reach 0.61 m
Breakout force -
Breakout force 4,250.17 kg
Breakout force -
Transmission
Max speed reverse 46.35 kph
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse 22.05 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 2
Number of forward gears 2
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 2
Number of reverse gears 2
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 136.26 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 42.01 lpm
Pump type Front mounted positive displacement tandem gear type
Pump type -
Pump type two axial flow piston pump
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 206.84 bar

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