JCB Backhoe Loader

JCB 4DX Backhoe Loader

A modern, reliable backhoe loader suited for earthmoving, loading, trenching and material handling at construction and infrastructure sites.

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EngineJCB 430 CRDi, 74 hp
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Bucket0.32 - 0.40 m³
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Shovel1.2 m³
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Digging Depth4950 - 5360 mm
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Dump Height2930 mm
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Shipping Weight8,250 - 8,450 kg

Key Highlights

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Engine Make

JCB 430 CRDi Stage 5

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Fuel Tank

128 L

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Max Torque

440 Nm @ 1150 RPM

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Max Speed

40 km/h

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Hydraulic System

148 L/min @ 2200 RPM, 250 Bar

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Max Working Height

6.25 m (Long Dipper)

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Max Lift Capacity

2,547 kg (Long Dipper)

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Loader Lift Capacity

3,050 kg at Full Height

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Loader Load Over Height

3370 mm

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Overall Length

6350 mm

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Wheel Base

2340 mm (4WD)

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Bucket Tear-out Force

6,716 kgf

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Shovel Break Out Force

6,264 kgf

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Remote Diagnostics

Error-code identification

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Loader Payload

1,800 kg

Specifications

Product specification of JCB 4DX Backhoe Loader

ENGINE

  • Model

    JCB 430 CRDi Stage V Engine

  • Type

    4 cylinder, water cooled, turbocharged with EGR, DOC & DPF aftertreatment system

  • Gross Power

    55 kW (74 HP) @ 2200 RPM

  • Max Torque

    440 Nm @ 1150 RPM

  • Displacement

    3.0 L

  • Battery

    12 V, 130 Ah

TRANSMISSION

  • The Easy Shift JCB Synchroshuttle transmission provides smooth 4-speed gear shifting with a rotating knob for shuttle control.
  • 4WD Selection: Electrical, on the move where fitted.
  • Integral torque converter with stall ratio 3.01:1.
  • Column-mounted electric reversing switch allows fast direction changes without releasing the steering wheel.

STEERING

  • Power track steering rod system provides equal turn steering and quick response with low effort.
  • Independent hydraulic pump supply via suction strainer and return filter.
  • Working pressure: 160 bar (2320 psi).

STEERING TURNING CIRCLE

  • 2WD Outside Loader Bucket: 10.2 m (inner wheels braked)
  • 4WD Outside Loader Bucket: 10.7 m (inner wheels braked)
  • 2WD Outside Wheels: 7.61 m (inner wheels braked)
  • 4WD Outside Wheels: 8.06 m (inner wheels braked)
  • 2WD Outside Loader Bucket: 11.7 m (unbraked)
  • 4WD Outside Loader Bucket: 12.45 m (unbraked)
  • 2WD Outside Wheels: 9.11 m (unbraked)
  • 4WD Outside Wheels: 9.80 m (unbraked)

BRAKES

  • Service brakes: JCB 'Q' hydraulically actuated, dual-line, self-adjusting, oil-immersed multi-disc type on rear axle.
  • Parking brake: Hand-operated disc brake on rear axle input disc.

TYRES

  • Front (2WD): 9 x 16 - 16 PR
  • Front (4WD): 12.5 x 18 - 12 PR
  • Rear: 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR (Industrial)

SPEED

  • 1st Gear: 6.2 km/h (2WD); 5.7 km/h (4WD)
  • 2nd Gear: 10.1 km/h (2WD); 9.2 km/h (4WD)
  • 3rd Gear: 21.9 km/h (2WD); 19.8 km/h (4WD)
  • 4th Gear: 40 km/h (2WD and 4WD)
  • Reverse speeds are the same in 1st and 2nd gears; reverse operation is not recommended in 3rd or 4th gear.

HYDRAULICS

  • System pressure: 250 bar (3625 psi)
  • Pump flow: 148 L/min @ 2200 RPM
  • Filtration through suction strainer and return-line 'JCB Filtromatic' filter
  • Smooth Ride System (SRS), optional

AXLES

  • Heavy-duty JCB rear axle with planetary reduction and final drive for enhanced durability.
  • Drive Configuration: 2WD; 4WD available.

LOADER PERFORMANCE

  • Dump height: 2.93 m
  • Load-over height: 3.37 m
  • Pin height: 3.64 m
  • Reach at ground: 1.60 m
  • Maximum reach at full height: 1.24 m
  • Reach at full height with shovel dumped: 0.93 m
  • Below-ground level digging depth: 0.13 m
  • Rollback at ground: 43°
  • Dump angle: 41°
  • Shovel breakout force: 6,264 kgf
  • Loader-arm breakout force: 5,516 kgf
  • Lift capacity at full height: 3,050 kg
  • Payload: 1,800 kg
  • Standard GP shovel capacity: 1.2 m³

EXCAVATOR PERFORMANCE

  • Maximum digging depth: 5.36 m (long dipper); 4.95 m (short dipper)
  • Ground reach to rear-wheel centre: 7.57 m (long); 7.11 m (short)
  • Ground reach to slew centre: 6.38 m (long); 5.92 m (short)
  • Reach at full height to slew centre: 2.18 m (long); 1.98 m (short)
  • Stabiliser spread: 3.91 m (long and short dipper)
  • Reach over the side from stabiliser: 4.44 m (long); 3.96 m (short)
  • Maximum working height: 6.25 m (long); 5.69 m (short)
  • Maximum load-over height: 3.96 m (long); 3.66 m (short)
  • Bucket rotation: 185°
  • Bucket tear-out force: 6,716 kgf
  • Dipper tear-out force: 4,551 kgf (long); 4,345 kgf (short)
  • Lift capacity at full reach: 2,547 kg (long); 2,412 kg (short)
  • Standard bucket capacity: 0.32 m³ (long); 0.40 m³ (short)
  • Standard bucket width: 0.79 m (long); 0.94 m (short)

STATIC DIMENSIONS

  • Overall travel length: 6.35 m
  • Wheelbase: 2.27 m (2WD); 2.34 m (4WD)
  • Slew centre to rear-axle centre: 1.19 m
  • Minimum ground clearance: 0.28 m
  • Slew ground clearance: 0.33 m
  • Height to top of cab: 2.87 m
  • Overall height: 4.21 m (long dipper); 3.95 m (short dipper)
  • Rear-wheel track: 1.73 m
  • Front-wheel track: 1.86 m (2WD); 1.91 m (4WD)
  • Overall width across loader bucket: 2.44 m
  • Shipping weight: 8,450 kg (long dipper); 8,250 kg (short dipper)

SERVICE CAPACITIES

  • Hydraulic System: 115 L
  • Fuel Tank: 128 L
  • Engine Coolant: 20.5 L
  • Engine Oil: 15 L
  • Transmission: 17.5 L
  • Rear Axle: 20 L
  • Front Axle: 11 L

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the JCB 4DX Backhoe Loader

The JCB 4DX uses a JCB 430 CRDi Stage 5 engine producing 55 kW (74 hp) at 2200 rpm and 440 Nm at 1150 rpm.

Maximum digging depth is 5.36 m with the long dipper and 4.95 m with the short dipper. Standard bucket capacity is 0.32 m³ with the long dipper and 0.40 m³ with the short dipper.

The JCB 4DX has a 128 L fuel tank, 115 L hydraulic system capacity, 20.5 L engine coolant capacity, 15 L engine oil capacity and 17.5 L transmission oil capacity.

The JCB 4DX offers up to 10% lower fuel consumption than the outgoing 4DX ecoXpert under controlled test conditions. It provides Eco, Standard and Power excavation modes, Loading and Roading modes, Auto Idle after 10 seconds and Auto Stop after 6 minutes.

Maintenance features include a hydraulic oil change interval of up to 4,000 hours, primary fuel-filter replacement at 1,000 hours, remote error-code identification, a digital warning system and a hydraulic-filter clogging indicator.

Key highlights include:
  • Stage 5 74 hp engine with 440 Nm torque
  • Up to 5.36 m dig depth and 2.93 m dump height
  • 1.2 m³ shovel & 0.32-0.40 m³ bucket capacity
  • Advanced hydraulics: 148 L/min at 250 bar
  • Optional Smooth Ride System
  • Remote error-code identification and digital warning system