At a glance
Key specifications
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Working Range
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/backhoes/jcb/3cx/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Overall length
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Centre-pivot, standard dipper, loader bucket, stabilizers stowed for transport dimensions. · checked 2026-09-05Overall width
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Centre-pivot, standard dipper, loader bucket, stabilizers stowed for transport dimensions. · checked 2026-09-05Overall height
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Centre-pivot, standard dipper, loader bucket, stabilizers stowed for transport dimensions. · checked 2026-09-05Reach from swing pivot
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Centre-pivot, standard dipper, loader bucket, stabilizers stowed for transport dimensions. · checked 2026-09-05Maximum loading height
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Centre-pivot, standard dipper, loader bucket, stabilizers stowed for transport dimensions. · checked 2026-09-05Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 3CX family product page
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- JCB 3CX
- Generation / record
- Current 3CX family product page
- Product status
- Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 74 hp | 55 kW | 3CX family table; manufacturer headline ratingManufacturer verified | JCB |
| Excavator digging depth | 14 ft | 4.27 m | Base 3CX centre-mount configurationManufacturer verified | JCB |
| General-purpose shovel capacity | 1.4 yd³ | 1.07 m³ | Base 3CX family tableManufacturer verified | JCB |
What the specifications mean
Engine, controls, dipper and driveline vary across the named family. Record the complete designation and serial details before comparing specifications.
A multi-purpose backhoe family reference for buyers who need to distinguish the base 3CX from PLUS, PRO and 4CX records.
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ExploreConfiguration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Dipper & backhoe | 3CX, 3CX PLUS, 3CX PRO and 4CX PRO remain separate configurations or models. | Current 3CX family product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Loader linkage & bucket | Centre-mount versus sideshift and outer-versus-inner extending dipper must be identified. | Current 3CX family product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Drive, tires & hydraulics | 2WD/4WD, wheel size, controls and auxiliary tools alter job fit. | Current 3CX family product pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 3CX inspection priorities
- Inspect the fitted rear-boom arrangement, stabilizers, front linkage and drivetrain; demonstrate actual controls rather than brochure options.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Compare the offered work-ready configuration with other centre-pivot backhoes, including attachments and service evidence without transferring another variant's features.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Backhoe buckets, breakers and thumbs
Verify dipper or coupler interface, hydraulic circuit, tool weight.
Open attachment researchFront buckets and forks
Verify loader linkage or coupler, load centre, hydraulic controls.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
No transport-prefill values published for this record. Measure and weigh the configured machine.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this 3CX's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.3CX & 4CX Backhoe Loaders
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
