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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)
SpecificationJCB 3CX ContractorJCB 3CX ContractorBackhoe LoadersJohn Deere 315SLJohn Deere 315SLBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower74.6 kW (100 HP)74.6 kW (100 HP)
Weight8069.4 kg (17790 lbs)8182.8 kg (18040 lbs)
TransmissionAutomatic powershiftPowershift
Pump Capacity81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM)136.3 LPM (36 GPM)
Lift Capacity3229.6 kg (7120 lbs)—
Engine ManufacturerJCBJohn Deere
Gross Power74.6 kW (100 HP)—
Net Power72.8 kW (97.6 HP)74.6 kW (100 HP)
No Of Cylinders4—
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in)4501.5 cc (274.7 cu in)
AspirationTurbocharged—
Power Measured2200 RPM2240 RPM
Torque Measured1300 RPM—
Max Torque (Net )190.5 kg (420 lbs)—
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 A—
Fuel Capacity160.1 l (42.3 gal)140.1 l (37 gal)
Oil Capacity15.1 l (4 gal)—
Cooling Capacity18.5 l (4.9 gal)—
Hydraulic System Capacity132.1 l (34.9 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity16.3 l (4.3 gal)—
Front Axle Oil Capacity16.3 l (4.3 gal)—
Rear Axle Oil Capacity16.3 l (4.3 gal)18.2 l (4.8 gal)
Transmission TypeAutomatic powershiftPowershift
No Of Forward Gears4—
No Of Reverse Gears4—
Max Speed (Forward)38.3 km/h (23.8 mph)—
Max Speed (Reverse)38.3 km/h (23.8 mph)—
Pump TypeOpen center system with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed controlTandem gear
Pump Flow Capacity81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM)136.3 LPM (36 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure251.7 bar (3650 psi)—
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)—
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm (216 in)—
Bucket Dig Force5375.1 kg (11850 lbs)—
Loading Height396.2 cm (156 in)—
Loading Height (Extended)487.7 cm (192 in)—
Reach At Load Height274.3 cm (108 in)—
Reach At Load Height (Extended)365.8 cm (144 in)—
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm (36 in)—
Dump Height274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)640.1 cm (252 in)—
Lift Capacity At Full Height3229.6 kg (7120 lbs)—
Load At Max Lift Capacity1451.5 kg (3200 lbs)—
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)721.2 kg (1590 lbs)—
Operating Weight8069.4 kg (17790 lbs)8182.8 kg (18040 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds)0.8 m³ (1.1 cu yds)
Bucket Width223.5 cm (88 in)—
Bucket Breakout Force6531.7 kg (14400 lbs)—
Reach From Swivel548.6 cm (216 in)—
Height To Top Of Cab304.8 cm (120 in)—
Overall Height365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Overall Length548.6 cm (216 in)—
Overall Width213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius701.0 cm (276 in)—
Ground Clearance30.5 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)

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