SPECS / COMPARISON
JCB 3CX Contractor vs John Deere 315SL
A detailed comparison of the JCB 3CX Contractor and the John Deere 315SL. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
JCB 3CX Contractor74.6 kW (100 HP)
John Deere 315SL74.6 kW (100 HP)
Weight
JCB 3CX Contractor8069.4 kg (17790 lbs)
John Deere 315SL8182.8 kg (18040 lbs)
Operating Weight
JCB 3CX Contractor8069.4 kg (17790 lbs)
John Deere 315SL8182.8 kg (18040 lbs)
| Specification | JCB 3CX Contractor Backhoe Loaders | John Deere 315SL Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 74.6 kW (100 HP) | 74.6 kW (100 HP) |
| Weight | 8069.4 kg (17790 lbs) | 8182.8 kg (18040 lbs) |
| Transmission | Automatic powershift | Powershift |
| Pump Capacity | 81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM) | 136.3 LPM (36 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 3229.6 kg (7120 lbs) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | JCB | John Deere |
| Gross Power | 74.6 kW (100 HP) | — |
| Net Power | 72.8 kW (97.6 HP) | 74.6 kW (100 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in) | 4501.5 cc (274.7 cu in) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | 2240 RPM |
| Torque Measured | 1300 RPM | — |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 190.5 kg (420 lbs) | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95 A | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 160.1 l (42.3 gal) | 140.1 l (37 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 15.1 l (4 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 132.1 l (34.9 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | — |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | — |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 18.2 l (4.8 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic powershift | Powershift |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 38.3 km/h (23.8 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 38.3 km/h (23.8 mph) | — |
| Pump Type | Open center system with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control | Tandem gear |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM) | 136.3 LPM (36 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 251.7 bar (3650 psi) | — |
| Dig Depth | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 548.6 cm (216 in) | — |
| Bucket Dig Force | 5375.1 kg (11850 lbs) | — |
| Loading Height | 396.2 cm (156 in) | — |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 487.7 cm (192 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 365.8 cm (144 in) | — |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 640.1 cm (252 in) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 3229.6 kg (7120 lbs) | — |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | 1451.5 kg (3200 lbs) | — |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | 721.2 kg (1590 lbs) | — |
| Operating Weight | 8069.4 kg (17790 lbs) | 8182.8 kg (18040 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) | 0.8 m³ (1.1 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 223.5 cm (88 in) | — |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 6531.7 kg (14400 lbs) | — |
| Reach From Swivel | 548.6 cm (216 in) | — |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 548.6 cm (216 in) | — |
| Overall Width | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | 701.0 cm (276 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Engine Model | — | PowerTech+ 4045HT096 |
| Hydraulic Oil Capacity | — | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Service Brake Type | — | Wet Multi Discs |
| Actuation | — | Hydraulic with Power Assist |
| Pin Height (Shovel ) | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Dump Reach | — | 73.4 cm (28.9 in) |
| Lift To Full Height | — | 3374.7 kg (7440 lbs) |
| Maximum Reach (Boom Lift ) | — | 1351.7 kg (2980 lbs) |
| Shovel Breakout | — | 49251.0 kg (108580 lbs) |
| Bucket Tearout (Non-Extending Dipper) | — | 56086.7 kg (123650 lbs) |
| Stick Tearout | — | 37321.5 kg (82280 lbs) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

