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JCB 2DX VS JCB 3DX Xtra Comparison
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
VS
JCB 3DX Xtra
₹ 25.97 L - 32.99 L
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JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
JCB 3DX Xtra
From ₹ 25.97 Lakh
Engine
Model
BSIII diesel engine
JCB 430
Model
BSIII diesel engine
JCB 430
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
3000 cc
Engine Power
49 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
49 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
-
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
-
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
7630 kg
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
7630 kg
Transport Length
5500 mm
6100 mm
Transport Length
5500 mm
6100 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2350 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2350 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
330 mm
310 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
330 mm
310 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
2870 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
2870 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2300 mm
2930 mm
Dump Height
2300 mm
2930 mm
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3370 mm
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3370 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
41 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
41 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3640 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3640 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
5516 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
5516 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
930 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
930 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
6264 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
6264 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
5050 mm
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
5050 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4350 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4350 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
6010 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
6010 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.3 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.3 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
185 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
185 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3341 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3341 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1584 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1584 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
148 Lpm
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
148 Lpm
System Pressure
125
160
System Pressure
125
160
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
92 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
92 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
15 Ltr
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
15 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
20 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
20 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
92 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
92 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
128 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
128 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
20.5 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
20.5 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Power track steering
Steering Type
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Power track steering
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
9700 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
9700 mm
System Pressure
125
160
System Pressure
125
160
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, dual line, self-adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water, etc. Operated through independent pedals linked together
JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water etc. requiring no maintenance. Operated
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, dual line, self-adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water, etc. Operated through independent pedals linked together
JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water etc. requiring no maintenance. Operated
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
16.9 x 28-12 PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
16.9 x 28-12 PR
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box.
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box.
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16º
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16º
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
12 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
12 Km/h
JCB 2DX
Pros
- Ideal for urban construction, tight job sites, and confined spaces due to its smaller size and lighter weight
- Generally more fuel‑efficient and easier to transport than larger backhoe models
- Suitable for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling for smaller jobs or regular maintenance work
JCB 3DX Xtra
Pros
- Powerful Stage 5‑430 diesel engine with ~440 Nm torque delivers strong digging and loading ability.
- Up to ~10 % lower fuel consumption compared with older models due to features like Auto Stop, Auto Idle, and variable displacement hydraulics.
- Easy Shift Gear and Semi‑Kick Down Switch make gear changes smoother.