- Rated Engine Speed: 2200 rpm
- Gross Power: 73.8 hp / 55 kw
- Dump Height: 8.99 ft / 2.74 m
- Loader Hinge Pin Height_Long Arms: 11.32 ft / 3.45 m
Published dimensions and weight
JCB 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR
The JCB 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR is a loader backhoe of about 8.1 t, powered by a 536.5 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight17861.9 lb8102 kg
03Selected published values45
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for JCB 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR include published operating weight of 17861.9 lb / 8102 kg, published engine power of 73.8 hp / 55 kw, published maximum speed of 4.7 mph / 7.5 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Rated Engine Speed” field (2200 rpm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Gross Power” field (73.8 hp / 55 kw) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dump Height” field (8.99 ft / 2.74 m) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
What changes with this option
Compared with the base JCB 3CX Eco: 2 of 21 published specifications change.
| Section | Specification | JCB 3CX Eco | JCB 3CX ECO CONTRACTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Rated Engine Speed | 1200 rpm / 1200 rpm | 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm |
| Engine | Gross Power | 81 hp / 60.5 kw | 73.8 hp / 55 kw |
Published only for this option
| Section | Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loader | Dump Height | 8.99 ft | 2.74 m |
| Loader | Loader Hinge Pin Height_Long Arms | 11.32 ft | 3.45 m |
| Electrical System | Gauges | Tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel level, hourmeter, clock | Tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel level, hourmeter, clock |
| Electrical System | Pre-Wire | Radio speakers (cab), beacon (all) | Radio speakers (cab), beacon (all) |
| Electrical System | Front Working Lights | 4 adjustable | 4 adjustable |
| Electrical System | Rear Working Lights | 4 adjustable | 4 adjustable |
| Electrical System | Battery | 1000 CCA (120 amp) | 1000 CCA (120 amp) |
| Electrical System | Alternator | 95 amps | 95 amps |
| Engine | Number Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | Cooling Method | Hot climate specification, pressurized 1.0 bar suction fan. Pressurised recovery tank with integral filler neck | Hot climate specification, pressurized 1.0 bar suction fan. Pressurised recovery tank with integral filler neck |
| Engine | Engine Model | 3CX ECO SITE MASTER | 3CX ECO SITE MASTER |
| Engine | Air Cleaner | Dual, dry element type, with self cleaning internal air intake cleaner | Dual, dry element type, with self cleaning internal air intake cleaner |
| Engine | Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | Net Max Torque | 295.1 lb ft | 400 Nm |
| Engine | Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Engine | Displacement | 268.6 cu in | 4.4 L |
| Engine | Bore | 4.1 in | 103 mm |
| Engine | Stroke | 5.2 in | 132 mm |
| Operational | Fuel Capacity | 39.7 gal | 150 L |
| Operational | Max Weight | 17934.7 lb | 8135 kg |
| Operational | Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 4.9 gal | 18.5 L |
| Operational | Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3 gal | 16 L |
| Operational | Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3 gal | 16 L |
| Transmission | Transmission Type | Syncroshuttle | Syncroshuttle |
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