JCB 3CX, 2005 Technical Specifications
| SideShift or CenterMount | SS |
| SAE dig depth (mm) | 5460 |
| Reach @ ground level (mm) | 6520 |
| Loading height (mm) | 4720 |
| Bucket width, min-max (mm) | 305-1100 |
| Bucket breakout (kgf) | 5700 |
| Dipper breakout (kgf) | 3010 |
| Slew System | Twin ram |
| Loader Bucket Capacity (m3) | 1 |
| Dump height (mm) | 2740 |
| Bucket width (mm) | 2230 |
| Bucket breakout (kgf) | 6010 |
| Engine Make & Model | Perkins 1004C.44T |
| Engine power (kW@rpm) | 62@2200 |
| Engine displacement (lit) | 4 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Pump type | 2xGear |
| Pump flow (lit/min) | 124 |
| Relief valve pressure (bar) | 227 |
| Transmission type | P’shuttle |
| Drive | 2WD4WD |
| Speeds, FR | 44 |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 36.1 |
| Ride control (Std/Opt/NA) | Opt |
| Travel length (mm) | 5620 |
| Travel height (mm) | 4000 |
| Width (mm) | 2240 |
| Turn circle radius without brakes (mm) | 16000 |
| Operating weight (kg) | 8070 |
| Model | 3CX |
Introduction
The JCB 3CX, 2005 is a versatile backhoe loader equipped with several features and specifications designed to enhance its performance. These features include the SideShift or CenterMount, SAE dig depth, loader bucket capacity, dump height, engine make and model, and transmission type, among others. While there are diverse opinions on the benefits and disadvantages of these specifications, this article aims to provide a comprehensive and balanced analysis of the JCB 3CX, 2005.
Advantages of the Features and Specifications
SideShift or CenterMount
The SideShift or CenterMount feature in the JCB 3CX, 2005 allows the operator to shift the loader from side to side without changing the backhoe position, enhancing the loader’s efficiency. Shifting the loader allows for more precise placement of materials, making it easier to load and unload trucks. This feature also facilitates digging parallel to foundations or walls, making it easier to undertake trenching work close to buildings without damaging them.
SAE Dig Depth
With a 5460 mm SAE dig depth, the JCB 3CX, 2005 can excavate deeper trenches, making it efficient for digging and excavating work. This feature is critical in construction and building projects that require the excavation of deep trenches.
Loader Bucket Capacity
The loader bucket capacity of 1m3 in the JCB 3CX, 2005 enables quick loading of materials/waste into trucks, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing the time taken to complete tasks.
Engine Make & Model
The JCB 3CX, 2005 is fitted with a Perkins 1004C.44T engine that generates 62 kW@2200 rpm. The engine’s power and speed make the machine efficient in a range of activities, from digging to loading to carrying.
Transmission Type
The JCB 3CX, 2005 features a P’shuttle transmission type that facilitates smooth gear shifting, permitting the operator to switch gears with ease, improving the backhoe’s overall productivity.
Disadvantages of the Features and Specifications
Slew System
Although the twin ram Slew System in the JCB 3CX, 2005 enhances smooth rotation of the backhoe arm, it makes the machine heavier than other backhoe loaders without this feature. The added weight can cause wear and tear on the machine, and its components, leading to maintenance challenges.
Speeds, FR
The maximum speed of the JCB 3CX, 2005 is 36.1 km/h, which is slower than some of its competitors. This can make the machine less efficient on larger job sites or projects requiring the machine to travel over longer distances.
Width
The JCB 3CX, 2005’s width is 2240mm, making it a relatively wide machine. The extra width may be inconvenient in job sites with limited space and could limit the backhoe’s access in such instances.
Real-world Examples
The JCB 3CX, 2005’s SideShift or CenterMount feature has been used in a range of construction projects worldwide. A perfect example is the construction of a new residential project in Coventry, which required the excavation of deep trenches. This feature was beneficial for the excavation of the trenches in the confined spaces on the property without damaging existing structures.
During the excavation and transport of high volumes of dirt, a large capacity loader bucket comes in handy when loading waste into trucks. This specification was useful in a project in Melbourne, where a JCB 3CX, 2005 was used to excavate and load waste in a more efficient manner.
The Perkins 1004C.44T engine in the JCB 3CX, 2005 provided exceptional power in a project in Norwich that required the backhoe loader to dig over 5ft deep trenches in a residential area. Thanks to the engine’s power, we could dig trenches effortlessly.
Overall Assessment
The JCB 3CX, 2005 is one of the most versatile and efficient backhoe loaders in the market, equipped with several features and specifications designed to enhance its performance. Its SideShift or CenterMount, SAE dig depth, loader bucket capacity, engine make and model, and P’shuttle transmission type are some of its most notable features.
Although the Slew System makes the backhoe loader heavier than its competitors, and the overall width of the machine is relatively wide, making it somewhat less manoeuvrable in confined spaces, the JCB 3CX, 2005’s advantages outweigh its disadvantages. Overall, it is ideal for construction and building projects requiring efficient excavation, loading, and carrying of materials.
