SPECS / COMPARISON
Volvo BL70 vs JCB 3CX Contractor
A detailed comparison of the Volvo BL70 and the JCB 3CX Contractor. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Volvo BL7067.1 kW (90 HP)
JCB 3CX Contractor74.6 kW (100 HP)
Weight
Volvo BL708604.6 kg (18970 lbs)
JCB 3CX Contractor8069.4 kg (17790 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo BL708604.6 kg (18970 lbs)
JCB 3CX Contractor8069.4 kg (17790 lbs)
| Specification | Volvo BL70 Backhoe Loaders | JCB 3CX Contractor Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 67.1 kW (90 HP) | 74.6 kW (100 HP) |
| Weight | 8604.6 kg (18970 lbs) | 8069.4 kg (17790 lbs) |
| Transmission | Powershuttle | Automatic powershift |
| Pump Capacity | 159.0 LPM (42 GPM) | 81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 3152.5 kg (6950 lbs) | 3229.6 kg (7120 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo | JCB |
| Engine Model | D4D | — |
| Net Power | 67.1 kW (90 HP) | 72.8 kW (97.6 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3998.5 cc (244 cu in) | 4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Measured | 1500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 131.5 kg (290 lbs) | 190.5 kg (420 lbs) |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | 0.28000000000000003 | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95 A | 95 A |
| Fuel Capacity | 120.0 l (31.7 gal) | 160.1 l (42.3 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 15.1 l (4 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 18.9 l (5 gal) | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 135.1 l (35.7 gal) | 132.1 l (34.9 gal) |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | 6.4 l (1.7 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Powershuttle with full synchronized gear | Automatic powershift |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.5 km/h (22.7 mph) | 38.3 km/h (23.8 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 36.5 km/h (22.7 mph) | 38.3 km/h (23.8 mph) |
| Pump Type | Axial-piston | Open center system with twin gear pumps and hydraulic speed control |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 159.0 LPM (42 GPM) | 81.0 LPM (21.4 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 249.9 bar (3625 psi) | 251.7 bar (3650 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 548.6 cm (216 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Loading Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Reach At Load Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 640.1 cm (252 in) |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 3152.5 kg (6950 lbs) | 3229.6 kg (7120 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | 3152.5 kg (6950 lbs) | 1451.5 kg (3200 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 8604.6 kg (18970 lbs) | 8069.4 kg (17790 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ (1.3 cu yds) | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 235.0 cm (92.5 in) | 223.5 cm (88 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 5647.2 kg (12450 lbs) | 6531.7 kg (14400 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 731.5 cm (288 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 701.0 cm (276 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Gross Power | — | 74.6 kW (100 HP) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Bucket Dig Force | — | 5375.1 kg (11850 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | — | 721.2 kg (1590 lbs) |
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