The fuel tank capacity is 150 litres. The JCB 3CX has a JCB 3.0L engine, providing 55kW power and up to 40kph speeds. View the full JCB 3CX Sitemaster specs here.
3CX Sitemaster
Whatever your site and whatever the task, do more for less with our wheeled Backhoe Loader – a real all-rounder of a machine.
Do More For Less: JCB 3CX Sitemaster
Replace your loader, excavator, site dumper and material handler with a single machine. The JCB Sitemaster 3CX is engineered to provide the lowest cost per hour, helping you maximise profitability on every job with less machines and less operators.
With a high-performing 55kW engine and servo controls for optimum ease of use and controllability, you can keep your site productive while maintaining effortless operation – everything you need in a Backhoe Loader.
Get more done on site with the JCB Sitemaster 3CX, which has the power to excavate up to 150 tonnes per hour with the capability to fit large capacity buckets up to 0.43m³.
- Extradig enables dig depths up to 5.44m and a reach of 7.81 m.
- 5,936 kgf bucket tearout force and hydraulic flow rate of 165 lpm to run a variety of attachments.
- Outstanding breaker performance equivalent to a much larger excavator.
- Unique ability to switch to using the loader to move material with no attachment change.
Dig it, move it and load it with the Sitemaster JCB 3CX. Eliminating the need for a site dumper, this Backhoe Loader can reduce your fleet size while still delivering outstanding material-moving productivity.
- Lower operating costs by reducing your fleet size.
- 1.0m³ 6-in-1 shovel with 4439kgf loader breakout force and 2,998kg lift capacity to full height.
- Return to Dig, Loader Float and Smooth Ride System as standard.
With a 1-tonne forklift capacity, this JCB Backhoe Loader can take materials handling duties that would otherwise need additional machines.
- Direct mount 6-in-1 front shovel with flip over forks as standard.
- Instantly flip from shovel to forks for fast material handling.
- Reduce your fleet size with an all-in-one machine.
Stay productive with this wheeled Backhoe Loader. Easily move between tasks faster, reducing non-productive travel time and eliminating costly undercarriage wear.
- Fast mobility allows quick travel to where it’s needed on tubeless tyres, 18” front and 26” rear.
- Rubber tyres to help protect finished surfaces.
- Four-wheel drive with rear limited-slip differential for reliable traction in tough conditions.
Efficiency is key on any site. Drive straight to site and between jobs with this wheeled digger, covering up to 40km in one hour – helping you work in a wider area.
- 55kW engine that covers up to 40km in one hour.
- Access to more job opportunities with more ground covered.
- Travel quickly between jobs, without the need for costly lorry transport and associated delays.
This construction Backhoe Loader has a spacious cab with ergonomic seat-mounted controls, air conditioning and exceptional panoramic visibility – designed to keep operators comfortable, confident and in control.
- Fully adjustable suspension seat, with heating and air conditioning as standard.
- Responsive servo controls provide precise operation of excavator and loader functions, while low-effort braking reduces operator fatigue.
- 6 x 1,350 lumen LED work lights for better visibility.
Why choose JCB?
At JCB, we pride ourselves on engineering versatile construction equipment. Wherever your site and whatever the task, our machines deliver high performance with effortless operation – everything you need in a Backhoe Loader.
We’re the world’s leading manufacturer of backhoe loaders, having invented the machine in 1953 – and now producing over one million machines globally. Whether you’re looking for a JCB 3XC Sitemaster for sale or for hire, our wheeled digger will make you the master of every job.
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