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JCB 3DX VS JCB 2DX Comparison
JCB 3DX
₹ 35 L - 38 L
VS
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
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JCB 3DX
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB 430 CRDi Stage 5 engine / JCB 430 Dieselmax engine
BSIII diesel engine
Model
JCB 430 CRDi Stage 5 engine / JCB 430 Dieselmax engine
BSIII diesel engine
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
3200 cc
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
3200 cc
Engine Power
49 HP
49 HP
Engine Power
49 HP
49 HP
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
203 Nm
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
203 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
synchro-shuttle
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Transmission Type
synchro-shuttle
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7200 kg
5220 kg
Max Operating Weight
7200 kg
5220 kg
Transport Length
5900 mm
5500 mm
Transport Length
5900 mm
5500 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2350 mm
1912 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2350 mm
1912 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
310 mm
330 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
310 mm
330 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2870 mm
2070 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2870 mm
2070 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2740 mm
2300 mm
Dump Height
2740 mm
2300 mm
Max Pay Load
1650 kg
800 kg
Max Pay Load
1650 kg
800 kg
Load Over Height
3320 mm
2740 mm
Load Over Height
3320 mm
2740 mm
Dump Angle
38 degree
44 degree
Dump Angle
38 degree
44 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3540 mm
3000 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3540 mm
3000 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5635 kgf
1834 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5635 kgf
1834 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1150 mm
1120 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1150 mm
1120 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
5272 kgf
3370 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
5272 kgf
3370 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4770 mm
3020 mm
Max Dig Depth
4770 mm
3020 mm
Max Load Over Height
4180 mm
2830 mm
Max Load Over Height
4180 mm
2830 mm
Max Working Height
5970 mm
3880 mm
Max Working Height
5970 mm
3880 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.26 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.26 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
185 mm
205 mm
Bucket Rotation
185 mm
205 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3257 kgf
1750 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3257 kgf
1750 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1490 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1490 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Hydraulic Pump
Gear, double pump
Pump Type
Hydraulic Pump
Gear, double pump
Pump Flow
114 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
Pump Flow
114 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
System Pressure
160
125
System Pressure
160
125
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
60 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
60 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 Ltr
8 Ltr
Engine Oil
15 Ltr
8 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
20 Ltr
10 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
20 Ltr
10 Ltr
Transmission Oil
17.5 Ltr
16 Ltr
Transmission Oil
17.5 Ltr
16 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
60 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
128 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
128 Ltr
60 Ltr
Coolant Oil
16.5 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Coolant Oil
16.5 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Track Steering
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Steering Type
Power Track Steering
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Turning Circle Diameter
11600 mm
10300 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
11600 mm
10300 mm
System Pressure
160
125
System Pressure
160
125
Service Brake Type
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
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
Service Brake Type
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
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
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc.
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc.
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28 - 12
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28 - 12
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short prop shaft 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 prop shaft from gear box
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Front Axle Description
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front Axle Description
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
2WD 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
32.3 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
32.3 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
5 Km/h
7 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
5 Km/h
7 Km/h
JCB 3DX
Pros
- One machine does the job of a loader + excavator, making it perfect for construction, roadworks, agriculture, and municipal projects.
- The EcoXpert engine and hydraulic system provide good mileage, reducing overall fuel and maintenance expenses.
- JCB has excellent resale demand and easily available spare parts and service, which reduces downtime for owners.
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