John Deere 315SL vs JCB 4CX 14FT

Specification	John Deere 315SLBackhoe Loaders	JCB 4CX 14FTBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower	74.6 kW (100 HP)	74.6 kW (100 HP)
Weight	8182.8 kg (18040 lbs)	—
Transmission	Powershift	Powershift
Pump Capacity	136.3 LPM (36 GPM)	81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM)
Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	JCB
Engine Model	PowerTech+ 4045HT096	—
Net Power	74.6 kW (100 HP)	72.8 kW (97.6 HP)
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	4501.5 cc (274.7 cu in)	4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in)
Power Measured	2240 RPM	2200 RPM
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V
Fuel Capacity	140.1 l (37 gal)	160.1 l (42.3 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity	45.0 l (11.9 gal)	—
Rear Axle Oil Capacity	18.2 l (4.8 gal)	16.3 l (4.3 gal)
Transmission Type	Powershift	Powershift
Service Brake Type	Wet Multi Discs	—
Actuation	Hydraulic with Power Assist	—
Pump Type	Tandem gear	Open center system with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control
Pump Flow Capacity	136.3 LPM (36 GPM)	81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM)
Dump Height	274.3 cm (108 in)	274.3 cm (108 in)
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)	—
Operating Weight	8182.8 kg (18040 lbs)	—
Bucket Capacity	0.8 m³ (1.1 cu yds)	1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds)
Shovel Breakout	49251.0 kg (108580 lbs)	—
Bucket Tearout (Non-Extending Dipper)	56086.7 kg (123650 lbs)	—
Stick Tearout	37321.5 kg (82280 lbs)	—
Overall Height	365.8 cm (144 in)	396.2 cm (156 in)
Overall Width	213.4 cm (84 in)	243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase	213.4 cm (84 in)	213.4 cm (84 in)
Ground Clearance	30.5 cm (12 in)	30.5 cm (12 in)
Lift Capacity	—	4377.2 kg (9650 lbs)
Gross Power	—	74.6 kW (100 HP)
Aspiration	—	Turbocharged
Torque Measured	—	1300 RPM
Max Torque (Net )	—	140.6 kg (310 lbs)
Alternator Supplied Amperage	—	95 A
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)
No Of Forward Gears	—	4
No Of Reverse Gears	—	4
Max Speed (Forward)	—	40.1 km/h (24.9 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)	—	40.1 km/h (24.9 mph)
Relief Valve Pressure	—	251.7 bar (3650 psi)
Dig Depth	—	487.7 cm (192 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)	—	609.6 cm (240 in)
Bucket Dig Force	—	5375.1 kg (11850 lbs)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)	—	5375.1 kg (11850 lbs)
Loading Height	—	457.2 cm (180 in)
Loading Height (Extended)	—	396.2 cm (156 in)
Reach At Load Height	—	335.3 cm (132 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)	—	457.2 cm (180 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height	—	121.9 cm (48 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)	—	701.0 cm (276 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	—	4377.2 kg (9650 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity	—	1555.8 kg (3430 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)	—	1197.5 kg (2640 lbs)
Bucket Width	—	235.0 cm (92.5 in)
Bucket Breakout Force	—	6577.1 kg (14500 lbs)
Reach From Swivel	—	609.6 cm (240 in)
Height To Top Of Cab	—	304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Length	—	579.1 cm (228 in)

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