JCB Backhoe Loaders for Sale (45)

JCB are the world’s largest manufacturer of backhoe loaders – many are made in the UK, but the company also has a huge backhoe loader factory in India. Inventors of the backhoe loader in the 1950’s, JCB have remained the number one choice for site operators in the UK even though they have started to call them ‘Excavator Loaders’. The popular 3CX backhoe has been in production for more than 40 years and is still going strong today. Read more about the history and current model lineup below.

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Brief History of the JCB Backhoe Loader

The Early Models

The JCB 3 went into production in 1961, followed by the JCB 3C in 1963 and the JCB 3CII in 1967 – a model which stood the test of time, staying in production for the next 13 years.

The First Generation 3CX 1980-1991

To the uninitiated, the original 3CX is not massively different to the most modern of today’s backhoe loaders from JCB.  Soon after its launch, the Sitemaster version was added to the 3CX range.  This had a multi-function jaw bucket.

Early engines were courtesy of Leyland, but these were replaced by the Perkins 4236. By 1985 the cab had received a facelift and three years later in 1988 the motor was again changed – this time from the Perkins 4236 to the 1000 series.

In 1990, the smaller 2CX joins the line-up, with equal sized wheels and four-wheel steering.

Second Generation JCB Backhoe Loaders 1991-1997

The relaunch of the 3CX Backhoe loader range saw a revised ‘black’ cab and a reworked chassis. It was at this point that the 4CX was first launched with an all-wheel drive and all-wheel steer system.

Buyers could also opt for the more powerful ‘Contractor’ version of the 3CX at that time.

1993 saw the launch of the 3CX Super with wheels of equal size. In this period the 4CX outsold the 3CX.

Third Generation JCB Backhoes 1997-2002

Fewer changes for this version – there was a facelift and some new hydraulics and interior cab levers.  1999 saw the Perkins 1000 series increase in displacement to 4.2 litres.

Fourth Generation 2002-2010

A lot more glass in the new cab and changes to the transmission with a digital display introduced in 2009.  The most significant change was the change in engine in 2004 to meet the tier 2 emission standards.  The Perkins name stayed, but the 1100 series was introduced at 4.4 litres.

This engine was short-lived, as JCB had been beavering away on their own engine and launched the 444 engine in 2005 with upgrades in 2008 to meet the tier 3 standards.

Fifth Generation 2010-2020

2010 saw the ECO backhoe loader launched with JCB’s Ecomax engines. in 2014 JCB launched the 5CX with a larger bucket and extended dig depth. Sharing the driveline with the 4CX, 5CX’s equal sized wheels mean top ground clearance.

2020 – Stage V Launch 55kW 3CX ECO

Read more below about the most recent lineup…

Current Model Lineup

1CX Backhoe Loader

The 1CX resembles closely a skid steer loader with a rear backhoe – because that’s just what it is. It is, in addition, a ‘proper’ JCB with swivel seat for the driver to operate the loader or backhoe end.  The 2021 mode has a operating weight of 3254kgs and is driven by a 50hp diesel. The maximum loader shovel capacity is 0.8m3

The 1CX is also available as a tracked version the 1CXT. All the specifications remain the same, with the exception of the increased operating weight to 4 tonnes.

JCB 3CX Stage V

Launched between September 2020 and March 2021, at stage V the 3CX range became available as an Eco, Plus or PRO version.

All dimensions are the same across the three backhoes – the differences are mainly in the driveline.

The ECO comes with JCB’s 3-litre, 55kw engine, whilst the 3CX Plus or 3CX Pro comes with the 4.8 litre 81kW engine.

The choice of transmissions across the range is similar, with the 6-speed Autoshift available to replace the Powershift transmissions on the PRO versions.

Operating weights are 8,320 for the ECO and 8,600 for the PLUS and the PRO and all models are two wheel steer.

As far as digging dynamics are concerned, all models have the same capabilities, unless the 3CX Eco is specified with the standard dipper, as opposed to the extradig which is standard across the other two models.

For specialist roadworks operations, JCB have launched the 3CX Pothole Master. This comes with a choice of the two higher output engine version of 91 or 109HP. Instead of the standard backhoe, the rear attachment uses a patch planer (400mm) with a sweeping collector at the front.

JCB 4CX

Originally launched in 1991, the 4CX is a similar machine to the 3CX with the main difference being the use of four wheel steering.

Originally with the Perkins 1000 range of engines, 2008 saw the 4CX fitted with JCB’s own 444 engine.

The most recent stage V models come in ‘PLUS’ and ‘PRO’ versions (no ECO for the 4CX).

JCB 5CX

Launched in 2014, the larger 5CX, which also has a successful Wastemaster version, Is very similar to the 4CX with the exception of the size of the bucket and the extended dig depth to 6.51 metres.

 

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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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3CX Sitemaster
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Weight: 7.887 t Transport length: 5.62 m Transport height: 3.61 m Max. Reach horizontal: 5.94 m Dredging depth: 4.75 m Max. discharge height: 2.74 m Travel speed: 41.8 km/h Model series: CX Hours: 5666
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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4CX SITEMASTER
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>Model year 2019. Hour clock reads 5875 hours. This machine is complete with autoshift 40k, advanced easy control, powerslide, piped for a breaker, hydraulic hitch front & rear, air/heated seat, heated windscreen, air conditioning, 81kw engine, bolt on edge and streetpads. Tyres 20%.
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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4CX SITEMASTER
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>Model year 2021. Hour clock reads 2170 hours. This machine is complete with autoshift 40k, advanced easy control, piped for a breaker and comes with free flow return, hydraulic front & rear hitch, powerslide, bolt on edge, streetpads, heated/air seat, air conditioning and 50% tyres.
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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3CX Sitemaster
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>Model year 2021. Hour clock reads 758 hours. This machine is complete with powershift, torque lock, hydraulic hitch, piped for a breaker, streetpads, bolt on edge, 81kw engine and 70% tyres.
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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3CX CONTRACTOR PRO
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>Model year 2019. Hour clock reads 4330 hours. This machine is complete with 4 speed powershift, torque lock, an 81kw engine, advanced easy control, piped for breaker, powerslide, hydraulic hitch, air/heated seat, heated windscreen and air conditioning. Front tyres 90%, rear tyres 70%.
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Backhoe Loaders
Make
JCB
Model
4CX
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1996 JCB 4CX Sitemaster Backhoe Loader, Has done 3600 hrs, Sold with Pallet Forks & 3 Buckets, In Great Order Throughout, Priced at £16,995
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Backhoe Loaders
Make
JCB
Model
3CX Sitemaster
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- 2024 - 57 Hours - Sitemaster Pro - 81kw Turbo Engine With Adblue - 6 Speed Autoshift Transmission - Advanced Easy Controls - BiDi Hammer Pipework - Powerslide - Air-Con - Geith Hydraulic Twinlock Quick Hitch - 20" Front Wheels - Michelin XCML Tyres - LED Flashing Beacons - Radio - Library Pictures
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
Model
3CX
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JCB 3CX P21 Turbo Powershift Sitemaster Backhoe Loader, 4 in 1 Bucket. QH, 3 Bucket - 07 OY 3716 - JCB3CX4TH71330080 For Auction at 72-74 Omagh Road, Dromore. Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland on 2024-12-6
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Backhoe Loaders
Make
JCB
Model
3CX ECO
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2015 JCB 3CX P21 ECO Turbo Contractor Backhoe Loader, Powerslide, QH, Piped, SRS, A/C. 4in1 Bucket - JCB3CX4TA02270525 For Auction at Roall Lane, Kellington, Nr. Goole. DN14 0NY on 2024-11-28
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Backhoe Loaders
Make
JCB
Model
3CX Sitemaster
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>Model year 2023. Hour clock reads 275 hours. This machine is complete with powershift, torque lock, piped for a breaker, has a manual hitch, streetpads, bolt on edge, boom & dipper c/v, light guards, an 81kw engine and 90% tyres.
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
Model
2CX Streetmaster
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JCB 2CX Streetmaster With 4140 Hours. Hammer Piped, Breaker, Heated Cab. Supplied With 4 in 1 Bucket.
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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3CX
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JCB 3CX P21 Sitemaster Backhoe Loader - SLP3CXTS4E0945385 For Auction at 72-74 Omagh Road, Dromore. Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland on 2024-12-6
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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3CX Sitemaster
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>Model year 1996. Hour clock reads 7697 hours. This machine is complete with a natural aspiration Perkins engine, a manual gearbox and 40% tyres.
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
Model
3CX Sitemaster
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>Model year 1994. Hour clock is showing 6218 hours. This machine is complete with powershift turbo, manual Q-Hitch, 60% rear tyres and 30% front tyres.
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Backhoe Loaders
Make
JCB
Model
3CX
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Tyres 50% Good , None Turbo , Quick Hitch 1 Bucket
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Backhoe Loaders
Make
JCB
Model
3CX Contractor
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2007 Air Con,Powerslide,Quick hitch,Hammer lines,2 buckets.
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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3CX SM
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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3CX Contractor
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C/w powershift gears,50 k transmission,4×4,4 in1 bucket ,forks, rear extender, hammer line,only 3300 hours and a full set of new tyres to fitted , very good condition - Year: - 2017 - Mileage / Hrs: - 3300 miles - Trans: - Automatic - Fuel: - Diesel - Make:JCB
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Backhoe Loaders
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JCB
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General grade (1 min - 5 max)condition iconcondition iconcondition iconcondition iconcondition icon 5/5Hours of use737 hAmount of previous owners1Gross Weight8,600 kgOriginal colourYESFront tyres remaining80 %Rear tyres remaining80 %CertificatesCEAccessoriesExtendable dipperAdditional hydraulicsAd blue4x1 bkt.Rotating...
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Backhoe Loaders
Make
JCB
Model
3CX
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Choice of 2 x 2018 JCB 3CX Compact Backhoe Loaders Available, Have done 3300-4300hrs with One Owner, Fully operational in Great Order Throughout, Priced at £29,950 each with Delivery Available.
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