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    JCB 3DX Super VS Caterpillar 424 Backhoe Loader

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    Key Highlights JCB 3DX SuperCaterpillar 424
    JCB 3DX Super
    ₹ 34-36 Lakhs
    Caterpillar 424
    ₹ 34-35 Lakhs
    Particulars JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424

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    Overview
    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Brand JCB Caterpillar
    Type 2WD/4WD 2WD/4WD
    Price ₹ 34-36 Lakhs ₹ 34-35 Lakhs
    Engine JCB 74 HP Cat 74 HP
    Bucket 0.30 m³ 0.27 m³
    Shovel 1.0 m³ 1.05 m³
    Max Digging Depth 5050 mm 4138 mm
    Max Dump Height 2930 mm 2794 mm
    Weight 7880 Kg 8760 Kg
    Quick Overview:

    Designed for heavy-duty work, the JCB 3DX SUPER backhoe loader provides superior traction, efficiency, and robust construction for excavation and material handling.

    With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects

    Overview
    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Brand
    JCB Caterpillar
    Type
    2WD/4WD 2WD/4WD
    Price
    ₹ 34-36 Lakhs ₹ 34-35 Lakhs
    Engine
    JCB 74 HP Cat 74 HP
    Bucket
    0.30 m³ 0.27 m³
    Shovel
    1.0 m³ 1.05 m³
    Max Digging Depth
    5050 mm 4138 mm
    Max Dump Height
    2930 mm 2794 mm
    Weight
    7880 Kg 8760 Kg
    Quick Overview:

    Designed for heavy-duty work, the JCB 3DX SUPER backhoe loader provides superior traction, efficiency, and robust construction for excavation and material handling.

    With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects

    Key Highlights
    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Engine Make JCB 430 Cat C3.6*
    Fuel Tank 128 L 160 L
    Max Torque 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM
    Max Speed 40.0 km/hr 37.5 km/hr
    Hydraulic System 92 L 42 L
    Max Working Height 6200 mm 5701 mm
    Excavator Max Lift Capacity 1490 kg NA
    Loader Load Over Height 4350 mm 4015 mm
    Overall Length 6250 mm 5708 mm
    Wheel Base 2240 mm 2200 mm
    Bucket Digging Force 5959 kgf 5736 kgf
    Shovel Breakout Force 5687 kgf 5380 kgf
    Warranty 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. 1 Year
    AC Cabin Optional Optional
    GPS Standard Standard
    Key Highlights
    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Engine Make
    JCB 430 Cat C3.6*
    Fuel Tank
    128 L 160 L
    Max Torque
    440 Nm @ 1150 RPM 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM
    Max Speed
    40.0 km/hr 37.5 km/hr
    Hydraulic System
    92 L 42 L
    Max Working Height
    6200 mm 5701 mm
    Excavator Max Lift Capacity
    1490 kg NA
    Loader Load Over Height
    4350 mm 4015 mm
    Overall Length
    6250 mm 5708 mm
    Wheel Base
    2240 mm 2200 mm
    Bucket Digging Force
    5959 kgf 5736 kgf
    Shovel Breakout Force
    5687 kgf 5380 kgf
    Warranty
    1 Yr. / 2000 hr. 1 Year
    AC Cabin
    Optional Optional
    GPS
    Standard Standard
    Specifications

    Engine

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Model JCB 74 HP Cat 74 HP
    Type CRDi Stage 5 Engine, 4 cylinder, water cooled, Turbocharged with EGR and aftertreatment system DOC and DPF. BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled
    Gross Power 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM
    Max Torque 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM
    Displacement 3.0 L 3.6 L
    Battery 12V NA
    Alternator 130A NA

    Transmission

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Type Easy Shift JCB synchroshuttle transmission Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires

    Steering

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Type Power track steering rod system provides equal turn steering & quick response with less operating force. Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering
    Working Pressure 160 bar NA

    Steering Turning Circle

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket 10400 mm NA
    Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels 7210 mm NA
    Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket 11500 mm 12200 mm
    Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels 8320 mm 9300 mm

    Brakes

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Service 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. Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking.
    Parking Hand operated; disc brakes on rear axle input disc. Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking.

    Tyres

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Front 9 x 16 - 16 PR 9 x 16
    Rear 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR (Industrial) 16.9 x 28

    Speed

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    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 9.2 km/hr 9.6 km/hr
    Reverse- 2nd gear 9.2 km/hr 9.6 km/hr
    Forward- 3rd gear 19.8 km/hr 23 km/hr
    Reverse- 3rd gear Not Recommeded 23 km/hr
    Forward- 4th gear 40.0 km/hr 37.5 km/hr
    Reverse- 4th gear Not Recommeded 37.5 km/hr

    Hydraulics

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Type Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump
    Maximum Pump Flow 125 L/min @ 2200 RPM 132 L/min
    System Pressure 270 bar 245 bar

    Axles

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Rear Axle Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces.
    Front Axle Steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16º Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains.

    Service Capacities

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Fuel Tank 128 L 160 L
    Engine Coolant 20.5 L 20 L
    Engine Oil 15 L 9 L
    Hydraulic Tank NA 42 L
    Hydraulic System 92 L 42 L
    Transmission 17.5 L 14 L
    Rear Axle 20 L NA

    Excavator Performance

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Maximum Digging Depth 5050 mm 4138 mm
    Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre 7000 mm 6978 mm
    Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre 5610 mm 5612 mm
    Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre 5610 mm 5612 mm
    Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine 6140 mm NA
    Maximum Working Height 6200 mm 5701 mm
    Maximum Load Over Height 4350 mm 4015 mm
    Bucket Rotation Angle 185° 205°
    Bucket Digging force 5959 kgf 5736 kgf
    Arm Digging force 3257 kgf 6562 kgf
    Maximum Lift Capacity 1490 kg NA
    Standard Bucket Capacity 0.30 m³ 0.27 m³
    Standard Bucket Width 820 mm NA

    Loader Performance

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Dump Height 2930 mm 2794 mm
    Load Over Height 3370 mm NA
    Pin Height 3640 mm 3473 mm
    Pin Forward Reach 410 mm NA
    Reach At Ground 1700 mm NA
    Maximum Reach at Full Height 1220 mm 1477 mm
    Max Reach Full Height Dumped 900 mm 808 mm
    Below Ground Level Dig Depth 150 mm 114 mm
    Rollback at Ground 43° 38°
    Dump Angle 41° 45°
    Shovel Breakout Force 5687 kgf 5380 kgf
    Loader Arm Breakout Force 5285 kgf 5401 kgf
    Maximum Payload 1650 kg NA

    Overall Dimensions And Weight

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Machine Weight 7880 kg 8760 kg
    Overall Length 6250 mm 5708 mm
    Wheelbase 2240 mm 2200 mm
    Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre 1320 mm NA
    Minimum Ground Clearance 310 mm 350 mm
    Slew Ground Clearance 510 mm NA
    Height of Cabin 2870 mm 2928 mm
    Overall Height 3900 mm 3732 mm
    Track Width-Rear 1730 mm 1688 mm
    Track Width-Front 1910 mm 1920 mm
    Width Over Bucket 2230 mm 2346 mm
    Specifications

    Engine

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Model
    JCB 74 HP Cat 74 HP
    Type
    CRDi Stage 5 Engine, 4 cylinder, water cooled, Turbocharged with EGR and aftertreatment system DOC and DPF. BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled
    Gross Power
    74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM
    Max Torque
    440 Nm @ 1150 RPM 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM
    Displacement
    3.0 L 3.6 L
    Battery
    12V NA
    Alternator
    130A NA

    Transmission

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Type
    Easy Shift JCB synchroshuttle transmission Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires

    Steering

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Type
    Power track steering rod system provides equal turn steering & quick response with less operating force. Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering
    Working Pressure
    160 bar NA

    Steering Turning Circle

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket
    10400 mm NA
    Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels
    7210 mm NA
    Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket
    11500 mm 12200 mm
    Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels
    8320 mm 9300 mm

    Brakes

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Service
    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. Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking.
    Parking
    Hand operated; disc brakes on rear axle input disc. Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking.

    Tyres

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Front
    9 x 16 - 16 PR 9 x 16
    Rear
    16.9 x 28 - 12 PR (Industrial) 16.9 x 28

    Speed

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    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
    9.2 km/hr 9.6 km/hr
    Reverse- 2nd gear
    9.2 km/hr 9.6 km/hr
    Forward- 3rd gear
    19.8 km/hr 23 km/hr
    Reverse- 3rd gear
    Not Recommeded 23 km/hr
    Forward- 4th gear
    40.0 km/hr 37.5 km/hr
    Reverse- 4th gear
    Not Recommeded 37.5 km/hr

    Hydraulics

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Type
    Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump
    Maximum Pump Flow
    125 L/min @ 2200 RPM 132 L/min
    System Pressure
    270 bar 245 bar

    Axles

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Rear Axle
    Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces.
    Front Axle
    Steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16º Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains.

    Service Capacities

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Fuel Tank
    128 L 160 L
    Engine Coolant
    20.5 L 20 L
    Engine Oil
    15 L 9 L
    Hydraulic Tank
    NA 42 L
    Hydraulic System
    92 L 42 L
    Transmission
    17.5 L 14 L
    Rear Axle
    20 L NA

    Excavator Performance

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Maximum Digging Depth
    5050 mm 4138 mm
    Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre
    7000 mm 6978 mm
    Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre
    5610 mm 5612 mm
    Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre
    5610 mm 5612 mm
    Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine
    6140 mm NA
    Maximum Working Height
    6200 mm 5701 mm
    Maximum Load Over Height
    4350 mm 4015 mm
    Bucket Rotation Angle
    185° 205°
    Bucket Digging force
    5959 kgf 5736 kgf
    Arm Digging force
    3257 kgf 6562 kgf
    Maximum Lift Capacity
    1490 kg NA
    Standard Bucket Capacity
    0.30 m³ 0.27 m³
    Standard Bucket Width
    820 mm NA

    Loader Performance

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Dump Height
    2930 mm 2794 mm
    Load Over Height
    3370 mm NA
    Pin Height
    3640 mm 3473 mm
    Pin Forward Reach
    410 mm NA
    Reach At Ground
    1700 mm NA
    Maximum Reach at Full Height
    1220 mm 1477 mm
    Max Reach Full Height Dumped
    900 mm 808 mm
    Below Ground Level Dig Depth
    150 mm 114 mm
    Rollback at Ground
    43° 38°
    Dump Angle
    41° 45°
    Shovel Breakout Force
    5687 kgf 5380 kgf
    Loader Arm Breakout Force
    5285 kgf 5401 kgf
    Maximum Payload
    1650 kg NA

    Overall Dimensions And Weight

    JCB 3DX Super Caterpillar 424
    Machine Weight
    7880 kg 8760 kg
    Overall Length
    6250 mm 5708 mm
    Wheelbase
    2240 mm 2200 mm
    Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre
    1320 mm NA
    Minimum Ground Clearance
    310 mm 350 mm
    Slew Ground Clearance
    510 mm NA
    Height of Cabin
    2870 mm 2928 mm
    Overall Height
    3900 mm 3732 mm
    Track Width-Rear
    1730 mm 1688 mm
    Track Width-Front
    1910 mm 1920 mm
    Width Over Bucket
    2230 mm 2346 mm

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