New £55,000 JCB 3CX Sitemaster Backhoe offers world of opportunity

JCB today launches a brand new Backhoe Loader designed to boost the market and give the next generation of business owners an affordable way to get started – and all for £55,000.

Key features of the machine include:

• JCB 3.0 Litre Stage V, 55kW (74hp) engine, no requirement for DEF (Adblue)
• 1.0 cu.m. 6-in-1 shovel with integrated forks
• Sideshift with extending dipper
• Seat mounted servo excavator controls
• Single servo loader controls with de-bog functionality
• Return to Dig loader functionality
• Air conditioning and LED work lights
• Livelink for maximum security and maintenance monitoring

When JCB launched the world’s first Backhoe Loader in 1953, it heralded the beginning of thousands of one-man firms around the world, mechanising tasks previously done by hand. 

Now a brand new 3CX Sitemaster with a price tag of £55,000 - or from £271 per week through JCB Finance  - is being launched to give today’s start-up owners a new solution to set up in business, as well as offering hire companies an attractive, cost-effective addition to their fleets.

The 55kW/74hp machine will come in one fixed high specification, with a comfortable cab and servo controls. With no requirement DEF (Adblue) it provides a highly fuel-efficient machine positioned alongside JCB’s popular 3CX Plus and 3CX Pro models, which come with an 81kW/109hp engine, six speed auto shift transmission and Torquelock. Dual Drive is also standard on the PRO models saving machine repositioning time and operator effort.

For increased flexibility of the excavator, the new 3CX  has single and double acting auxiliary hydraulic circuits fitted as standard, to operate attachment such as breakers and tilting grading buckets.

“JCB’s backhoe loader range is already very well accepted around the world, which is the reason why we have remained the global market leader for this product for more than 30 years.The launch of the new 3CX Sitemaster is another milestone in the development of the JCB backhoe range because it offers a cost-effective alternative that will deliver an exceptional return on investment and open up new market opportunities in the UK and Europe."

Tim Burnhope | JCB Sales Managing Director

“The new JCB 3CX Sitemaster will be particularly appealing to customers who currently operate an eight-tonne excavator and a dumper, because the new 3CX Sitemaster can replace multiple machines with one highly versatile solution. Its comfort, ease of maintenance and fantastic return on investment also make the new JCB 3CX Sitemaster a perfect solution for rental companies.

“One of the other exciting prospects for this machine is the opportunity it offers people to start their own business by investing in a backhoe loader.”

New 3CX Sitemaster

The new machine boasts a single, high specification, providing customers with a comfortable air-conditioned cab, a six-in-one shovel with forks, an extending dipper arm, a return-to-dig function and JCB’s Smooth Ride System (SRS), delivering loader arm suspension for improved ride and load retention when driving at higher speeds. The 3CX Sitemasater has servo controls as standard, with the transmission control in the front loader lever for ease of use, making it familiar to operators using wheeled loaders.

The machine is powered by JCB’s proven 3.0-litre 55kW/74hp diesel engine, delivering 440Nm of torque and meeting the EU Stage V emissions standards with no requirement for DEF (Adblue). This drives through a four-speed manual gearbox, offering a maximum travel speed of up to 40kph. The combination offers reduced service and maintenance costs, with easy access for daily checks and to all filters and fill points, cutting downtime and total cost of ownership for customers.

The new 3CX delivers the ideal specification for new entrants to the market, keen to maximise the potential of this multi-purpose excavator, loader and tool carrier. It also provides a cost-effective replacement machine for existing fleets and for smaller businesses operating older backhoe loader models.

The 3CX Plus

Those companies looking for additional performance, productivity and operator comfort will turn to the popular 3CX Plus. Powered by an 81kW/109hp, 4.8-litre JCB DieselMax engine, the machine directs 516Nm of torque through a six-speed Autoshift transmission with a Torque Lock facility, delivering a maximum travel speed of 40kph.

The 3CX Plus is available with a choice of manual or servo controls and customers can tailor the machine to their individual requirements. A premium cab incorporates various automated functions, to reduce operator effort and improve productivity. The backhoe loader is offered with a choice of tyres and can be specified with optional hose reel, EasyForks and hydraulic quick hitches.

The 3CX Pro

The ultimate 3CX experience can be found in the 3CX Pro Dual Drive. Designed for users that demand maximum productivity and those operators looking for the highest level of comfort and controllability, the 3CX Pro is also powered by the 81kW/109hp diesel engine, driving through a six-speed Autoshift transmission with Torque Lock. Maximum speed is raised to 50kph, for ultimate roading capability, reducing time between job sites.

Servo controls are standard and the 3CX Pro is the only model to be offered with JCB’s innovative Dual Drive system. Dual Drive allows the operator to rotate the seat and to drive the machine while facing to the rear, simplifying repositioning when trenching and earthmoving like using a wheeled excavator, reducing fatigue for the operator.

The 3CX Pro has JCB’s Premium cab, that can be personalised further, with the option of premium tyres and a range of additional equipment, such as Hose Reels, EasyForks and hydraulic quick hitches.

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