JCB building new entry-level 3CX backhoe
Entry level 3CX aimed at large fleet owners, rentals
JCB’s now has plants across the globe
Market leader in the global backhoe segment JCB has announced plans for a new entry level backhoe model, the 3CX. The machine will be aimed at large fleet owners and rental customers around the world.
Initially it will be rolled out in the key markets of North America and Latin America, before being offered in other territories in Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
With a number of unique selling points, the new 3CX will go into production later this year at JCB’s Savannah plant in Georgia, increasing JCB backhoe production to four continents with machines already manufactured in the UK, India and Brazil.
Announcing the new machine, JCB’s chief innovation and growth officer Tim Burnhope said that the 3CX will offer rental and large fleet owners a very attractive product that minimizes ownership costs.
“While the new machine will be aimed initially at customers in North and South America, we expect its appeal to be much wider with other regions of the world already expressing a great interest in this new backhoe.
“JCB has designed and built a tough, economical backhoe loader that will appeal to the rental market, offering maximum productivity with the lowest running costs, all backed by the reassurance of the dedicated JCB dealer network.”
Initial features announced include a stress relieved and reinforced excavator end, standard limited slip differential and parallel lift standard stabiliser ram guards, internal hose routings and high ground clearance to minimize damage.
The machine also has the highest hydraulic flow – up to 35% greater than competitive backhoes, and high breakout forces – up to 45% greater than competitive backhoes, said Burnhope.
The backhoe has a dig depth of 4.24m, giving it reach for trench excavation. An optional extending dipper gives an extra 1.2m of reach.
The 3CX has been announced as having a T4 Final JCB Ecomax diesel engine, delivering 55kW of power. The 3CX will go into production in JCB’s US plant in Georgia later this year.
