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Published dimensions and weight

JCB 4CX 15FT (215S)

The JCB 4CX 15FT (215S) is a 8 t-class loader backhoe with a 97.6 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Loader Backhoe category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 2wd17579 lb7973.8 kg
03Selected published values57
Published highlights
  • Load Height - Std: 13 ft / 3960 mm
  • Reach From Swivel - Std: 19.43 ft / 5920 mm
  • Dig Depth - Std: 16.25 ft / 4950 mm
  • Reach At Load Height - Std: 6.5 ft / 1980 mm
Typical use

Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for JCB 4CX 15FT (215S) include published bucket capacity of 1.4 yd3 / 1.08 m3, published engine power of 100 hp / 74.6 kw, published hydraulic flow of 41 gal/min / 155 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (13 ft / 3960 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (19.43 ft / 5920 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (16.25 ft / 4950 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base JCB 4CX: 35 of 51 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationJCB 4CXJCB 4CX 15FT (215S)
BackhoeLoad Height - Std12.6 ft / 3840 mm13 ft / 3960 mm
BackhoeReach From Swivel - Std17.72 ft / 5400 mm19.43 ft / 5920 mm
BackhoeDig Depth - Std14.18 ft / 4320 mm16.25 ft / 4950 mm
BackhoeReach At Load Height - Std9.26 ft / 2820 mm6.5 ft / 1980 mm
BackhoeLoad Height - Ext14.05 ft / 4280 mm15.26 ft / 4650 mm
BackhoeBucket Dig Force - Ext11851 lb / 5375.53 kg12209.21 lb / 5538 kg
BackhoeBucket Dig Force - Std11851 lb / 5375.53 kg12209.21 lb / 5538 kg
BackhoeDig Depth - Ext18.15 ft / 5530 mm20.08 ft / 6120 mm
BackhoeReach At Load Height - Ext12.31 ft / 3750 mm10.18 ft / 3100 mm
BackhoeLoad At Max Lift - Ext4155.72 lb / 1885 kg2799.88 lb / 1270 kg
BackhoeLoad At Max Lift - Std4510.66 lb / 2046 kg4861.2 lb / 2205 kg
DimensionsTransport Length19.39 ft / 5910 mm24.51 ft / 7470 mm
DimensionsTransport Width7.75 ft / 2360 mm7.71 ft / 2350 mm
DimensionsTransport Height12.9 ft / 3930 mm12.77 ft / 3890 mm
DimensionsWheelbase7.29 ft / 2220 mm7.58 ft / 2310 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Suspended Cab9.45 ft / 2880 mm9.42 ft / 2870 mm
LoaderReach At Max Dump Height3.97 ft / 1210 mm2.83 ft / 860 mm
LoaderDig Depth5.52 in / 140 mm7.88 in / 200 mm
LoaderBucket Breakout Force13699 lb / 60.94 kN14567 lb / 64.8 kN
LoaderBucket Width88 in / 2235 mm94 in / 2387.6 mm
LoaderBucket Capacity1.71 yd3 / 1.3 m31.4 yd3 / 1.08 m3
LoaderLift Capacity At Full Height10203 lb / 4628.01 kg9047.78 lb / 4104 kg
EngineGross Power81 hp / 60.5 kw100 hp / 74.6 kw
EngineNet Max Torque380.6 lb ft / 516 Nm307.6 lb ft / 417.1 Nm
EngineAspirationturbocharged / turbochargedTurbo / Turbo
OperationalHydraulic System Fluid Capacity34.9 gal / 132 L33.6 gal / 127 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity4.9 gal / 18.5 L6.1 gal / 23 L
OperationalTire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd16.9x28 10PR Industrial / 16.9x28 10PR Industrial16.9-24 R4 12 ply / 16.9-24 R4 12 ply
OperationalRear Tires Size 2wd/4wd16.9x28 10PR Industrial / 16.9x28 10PR Industrial16.9-24 R4 12 ply / 16.9-24 R4 12 ply
TransmissionTransmission Typepowershift / powershiftJCB powershift / JCB powershift
TransmissionMax Speed - Forward23.7 mph / 38.1 km/h22.5 mph / 36.3 km/h
TransmissionMax Speed Reverse23.7 mph / 38.1 km/h22.5 mph / 36.3 km/h
HydraulicPump Typeopen centre systen with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control / open centre systen with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed controldual gear pump / dual gear pump
HydraulicPump Flow Capacity21.4 gal/min / 81 L/min41 gal/min / 155 L/min
HydraulicRelief Valve Pressure3650 psi / 25165.9 kPa3300 psi / 22752.7 kPa

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
BackhoeReach From Swivel - Ext23 ft7010 mm
EngineNumber Of Cylinders44
EngineEngine Model444444
OperationalOperating Weight 2wd17579 lb7973.8 kg
OperationalMax Weight18765 lb8511.7 kg
OperationalTurning Radius15.1 ft4600 mm

Not published for this option: Pre-Wire, Gauges, Front Working Lights, Rear Working Lights, Battery, Alternator

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