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| Key Highlights | Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
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| Particulars | Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
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The Caterpillar 424 and JCB 3DX Super are closely matched backhoe loaders with a strong emphasis on fuel efficiency, operational power, and advanced technology features. The Caterpillar 424 shines with a slightly higher bucket digging force and a larger fuel tank, while the JCB 3DX Super offers superior breakout forces, a higher maximum speed, and detailed lift capabilities.
In choosing between the Caterpillar 424 and JCB 3DX Super, consider the specific needs of your project. If longer operation times and higher torque at lower RPMs are critical, the Caterpillar 424 may be preferable. However, if you prioritize higher lifting capacities, speedier job site transit, and robust breakout forces, the JCB 3DX Super could provide better overall utility.
| Brand | Caterpillar Backhoe loader | JCB Backhoe Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | ₹ 34-35 Lakhs | ₹ 34 - 38 Lakhs |
| Engine | Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Bucket | 0.27 m³ | 0.30 m³ |
| Shovel | 1.05 m³ | 1.0 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 4138 mm | 5050 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Weight | 8760 Kg | 7880 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
The JCB 3DX Super backhoe loader sets a strong benchmark in fuel-efficient, heavy-duty excavation and loading. Powered by a 74 HP Stage 5 engine delivering 440 Nm torque, it offers enhanced performance through upgraded hydraulics, a heavy-duty chassis, and an Easy-Shift synchromesh transmission. The JCB 3DX Super price in India typically ranges between ₹34 lakh and ₹38 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a dependable and cost-effective solution for construction and infrastructure projects from JCB. |
The Caterpillar 424 and JCB 3DX Super are closely matched backhoe loaders with a strong emphasis on fuel efficiency, operational power, and advanced technology features. The Caterpillar 424 shines with a slightly higher bucket digging force and a larger fuel tank, while the JCB 3DX Super offers superior breakout forces, a higher maximum speed, and detailed lift capabilities.
In choosing between the Caterpillar 424 and JCB 3DX Super, consider the specific needs of your project. If longer operation times and higher torque at lower RPMs are critical, the Caterpillar 424 may be preferable. However, if you prioritize higher lifting capacities, speedier job site transit, and robust breakout forces, the JCB 3DX Super could provide better overall utility.
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Caterpillar Backhoe loader | JCB Backhoe Loader |
| Type | |
| 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | |
| ₹ 34-35 Lakhs | ₹ 34 - 38 Lakhs |
| Engine | |
| Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.30 m³ |
| Shovel | |
| 1.05 m³ | 1.0 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 4138 mm | 5050 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Weight | |
| 8760 Kg | 7880 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
The JCB 3DX Super backhoe loader sets a strong benchmark in fuel-efficient, heavy-duty excavation and loading. Powered by a 74 HP Stage 5 engine delivering 440 Nm torque, it offers enhanced performance through upgraded hydraulics, a heavy-duty chassis, and an Easy-Shift synchromesh transmission. The JCB 3DX Super price in India typically ranges between ₹34 lakh and ₹38 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a dependable and cost-effective solution for construction and infrastructure projects from JCB. |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Engine Make | Cat C3.6* | JCB 430 |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L | 128 L |
| Max Torque | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Max Speed | 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | 42 L | 92 L |
| Max Working Height | 5701 mm | 6200 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | NA | 1490 kg |
| Loader Load Over Height | 4015 mm | 4350 mm |
| Overall Length | 5708 mm | 6250 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2200 mm | 2240 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 5736 kgf | 5959 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 5380 kgf | 5687 kgf |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Optional |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Cat C3.6* | JCB 430 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 160 L | 128 L |
| Max Torque | |
| 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Max Speed | |
| 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 42 L | 92 L |
| Max Working Height | |
| 5701 mm | 6200 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | |
| NA | 1490 kg |
| Loader Load Over Height | |
| 4015 mm | 4350 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 5708 mm | 6250 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 2200 mm | 2240 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 5736 kgf | 5959 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 5380 kgf | 5687 kgf |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Optional |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Model | Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Type | BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled | CRDi Stage 5 Engine, 4 cylinder, water cooled, Turbocharged with EGR and aftertreatment system DOC and DPF. |
| Gross Power | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.0 L |
| Battery | NA | 12V |
| Alternator | NA | 130A |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Type | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires | Easy Shift JCB synchroshuttle transmission |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Type | Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering | Power track steering rod system provides equal turn steering & quick response with less operating force. |
| Working Pressure | NA | 160 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | NA | 10400 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | NA | 7210 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | 12200 mm | 11500 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | 9300 mm | 8320 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Service | Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. | 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. |
| Parking | Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. | Hand operated; disc brakes on rear axle input disc. |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Front | 9 x 16 | 9 x 16 - 16 PR |
| Rear | 16.9 x 28 | 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR (Industrial) |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Forward- 1st gear | 5.7 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | 5.7 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | 9.6 km/hr | 9.2 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | 9.6 km/hr | 9.2 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | 23 km/hr | 19.8 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | 23 km/hr | Not Recommeded |
| Forward- 4th gear | 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | 37.5 km/hr | Not Recommeded |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Type | Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump | Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 132 L/min | 125 L/min @ 2200 RPM |
| System Pressure | 245 bar | 270 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Rear Axle | Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. | Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. |
| Front Axle | Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. | Steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16º |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L | 128 L |
| Engine Coolant | 20 L | 20.5 L |
| Engine Oil | 9 L | 15 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 42 L | NA |
| Hydraulic System | 42 L | 92 L |
| Transmission | 14 L | 17.5 L |
| Rear Axle | NA | 20 L |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 4138 mm | 5050 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | 6978 mm | 7000 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | 5612 mm | 5610 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | NA | 26500 mm |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | NA | 6140 mm |
| Maximum Working Height | 5701 mm | 6200 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | 4015 mm | 4350 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | 205° | 185° |
| Bucket Digging force | 5736 kgf | 5959 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | 6562 kgf | 3257 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | NA | 1490 kg |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | 0.27 m³ | 0.30 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | NA | 820 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Dump Height | 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Load Over Height | NA | 3370 mm |
| Pin Height | 3473 mm | 3640 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | NA | 410 mm |
| Reach At Ground | NA | 1700 mm |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | 1477 mm | 1220 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | 808 mm | 900 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | 114 mm | 150 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | 38° | 43° |
| Dump Angle | 45° | 41° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 5380 kgf | 5687 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | 5401 kgf | 5285 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | NA | 1650 kg |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super | |
| Machine Weight | 8760 kg | 7880 kg |
| Overall Length | 5708 mm | 6250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2200 mm | 2240 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | NA | 1320 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 350 mm | 310 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | NA | 510 mm |
| Height of Cabin | 2928 mm | 2870 mm |
| Overall Height | 3732 mm | 3900 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | 1688 mm | 1730 mm |
| Track Width-Front | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | 2346 mm | 2230 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Type | |
| BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled | CRDi Stage 5 Engine, 4 cylinder, water cooled, Turbocharged with EGR and aftertreatment system DOC and DPF. |
| Gross Power | |
| 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | |
| 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Displacement | |
| 3.6 L | 3.0 L |
| Battery | |
| NA | 12V |
| Alternator | |
| NA | 130A |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires | Easy Shift JCB synchroshuttle transmission |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering | Power track steering rod system provides equal turn steering & quick response with less operating force. |
| Working Pressure | |
| NA | 160 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| NA | 10400 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| NA | 7210 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| 12200 mm | 11500 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| 9300 mm | 8320 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. | 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. |
| Parking | |
| Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. | Hand operated; disc brakes on rear axle input disc. |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Front | |
| 9 x 16 | 9 x 16 - 16 PR |
| Rear | |
| 16.9 x 28 | 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR (Industrial) |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Forward- 1st gear | |
| 5.7 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | |
| 5.7 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | |
| 9.6 km/hr | 9.2 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | |
| 9.6 km/hr | 9.2 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | |
| 23 km/hr | 19.8 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | |
| 23 km/hr | Not Recommeded |
| Forward- 4th gear | |
| 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | |
| 37.5 km/hr | Not Recommeded |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump | Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 132 L/min | 125 L/min @ 2200 RPM |
| System Pressure | |
| 245 bar | 270 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Rear Axle | |
| Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. | Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. |
| Front Axle | |
| Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. | Steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16º |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 160 L | 128 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 20 L | 20.5 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| 9 L | 15 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 42 L | NA |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 42 L | 92 L |
| Transmission | |
| 14 L | 17.5 L |
| Rear Axle | |
| NA | 20 L |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digging Depth | |
| 4138 mm | 5050 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | |
| 6978 mm | 7000 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | |
| 5612 mm | 5610 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | |
| NA | 26500 mm |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | |
| NA | 6140 mm |
| Maximum Working Height | |
| 5701 mm | 6200 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | |
| 4015 mm | 4350 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | |
| 205° | 185° |
| Bucket Digging force | |
| 5736 kgf | 5959 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | |
| 6562 kgf | 3257 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | |
| NA | 1490 kg |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.30 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | |
| NA | 820 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Dump Height | |
| 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Load Over Height | |
| NA | 3370 mm |
| Pin Height | |
| 3473 mm | 3640 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | |
| NA | 410 mm |
| Reach At Ground | |
| NA | 1700 mm |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | |
| 1477 mm | 1220 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | |
| 808 mm | 900 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | |
| 114 mm | 150 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | |
| 38° | 43° |
| Dump Angle | |
| 45° | 41° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 5380 kgf | 5687 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | |
| 5401 kgf | 5285 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | |
| NA | 1650 kg |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 3DX Super |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | |
| 8760 kg | 7880 kg |
| Overall Length | |
| 5708 mm | 6250 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 2200 mm | 2240 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | |
| NA | 1320 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | |
| 350 mm | 310 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | |
| NA | 510 mm |
| Height of Cabin | |
| 2928 mm | 2870 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 3732 mm | 3900 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | |
| 1688 mm | 1730 mm |
| Track Width-Front | |
| 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | |
| 2346 mm | 2230 mm |
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