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JCB 2DX VS JCB 3DXL PLUS Comparison
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
VS
JCB 3DXL PLUS
₹ 30 L - 33 L
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JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
JCB 3DXL PLUS
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
BSIII diesel engine
JCB 444,CRDI
Model
BSIII diesel engine
JCB 444,CRDI
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4400 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
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
7620 kg
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
7620 kg
Transport Length
5500 mm
5900 mm
Transport Length
5500 mm
5900 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
510 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
330 mm
510 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
2740 mm
Dump Height
2300 mm
2740 mm
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3320 mm
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3320 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
38 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
38 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3540 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3540 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
5635 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
5635 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1150 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1150 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
5959 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
5959 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4770 mm
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4770 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4180 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4180 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
5970 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
5970 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
185 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
185 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3257 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3257 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1490 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1490 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
114 Lpm
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
114 Lpm
System Pressure
125
160
System Pressure
125
160
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
130 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
130 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
15 Ltr
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
15 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
23 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
23 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
16 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
16 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
130 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
130 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
128 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
128 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
15 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
15 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
8640 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
8640 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 parking brake — engages disc brakes on the rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Hand-operated parking brake — engages disc brakes on the 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 rigdly mounted, incorporated JCB Max Trac troque 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 rigdly mounted, incorporated JCB Max Trac troque 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 16
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
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
9 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
9 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 3DXL PLUS
Pros
- Advanced Stage 5 JCB engine with turbocharged CRDi technology offers good torque (~440 Nm) and improved fuel efficiency — up to ~12 % better than older engines.
- Heavy-duty boom and dipper design improves durability in tough jobsite conditions.
- Comes with ROPS & FOPS-rated cabin for rollover and falling object protection.