- Load Height - Std: 10.34 ft / 3150 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 17.59 ft / 5360 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 14.34 ft / 4370 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 5.68 ft / 1730 mm
Published dimensions and weight
JCB 3C
The JCB 3C is a loader backhoe of about 6.5 t, powered by a 82.6 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd14586 lb6616.1 kg
03Selected published values51
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for JCB 3C include published bucket capacity of 1.25 yd3 / 0.96 m3, published engine power of 85 hp / 63.4 kw, published hydraulic flow of 23.8 gal/min / 90 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (10.34 ft / 3150 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (17.59 ft / 5360 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (14.34 ft / 4370 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Backhoe
Load Height - Std10.34 ft3150 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std17.59 ft5360 mm
Dig Depth - Std14.34 ft4370 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std5.68 ft1730 mm
Load Height - Ext11.85 ft3610 mm
Dig Depth - Ext18.02 ft5490 mm
Reach From Swivel - Ext21 ft6400 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext9.09 ft2770 mm
Dimensions
Transport Length18.12 ft5520 mm
Transport Width13.92 ft4240 mm
Transport Height11.16 ft3400 mm
Wheelbase6.93 ft2110 mm
Ground Clearance1.15 ft350 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.26 ft2820 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.83 ft2690 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.66 ft810 mm
Dig Depth5.12 in130 mm
Bucket Breakout Force12127 lb53.95 kN
Bucket Width88 in2235.2 mm
Bucket Capacity1.25 yd30.96 m3
Lift Capacity At Full Height6211 lb2817.27 kg
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Gross Power85 hp63.4 kw
Net Power82.6 hp61.6 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Torque Measured @1200 rpm1200 rpm
Net Max Torque315.6 lb ft427.9 Nm
AspirationNatural AspiratedNatural Aspirated
Displacement268.6 cu in4.4 L
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd14278 lb6476.4 kg
Fuel Capacity34.4 gal130 L
Operating Weight 4wd14586 lb6616.1 kg
Max Weight16302 lb7394.5 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity30.4 gal115 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity4 gal15 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.9 gal18.5 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity4.3 gal16 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity4.3 gal16 L
Turning Radius13.3 ft4025 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11L-16, 12 ply-front, 14-17.5, FWD, 10 ply-front11L-16, 12 ply-front, 14-17.5, FWD, 10 ply-front
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd15.9-24, R4, 12 ply-rear15.9-24, R4, 12 ply-rear
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 amps95 amps
Transmission
Transmission TypeJCB synchroshuttleJCB synchroshuttle
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward20.6 mph33.2 km/h
Max Speed Reverse20.6 mph33.2 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump Typesingle gear pumpsingle gear pump
Pump Flow Capacity23.8 gal/min90 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3300 psi22752.7 kPa
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