Caterpillar® Product Information

Feature Comparison
November 2005

Caterpillar ®

428E
Backhoe Loader
vs
JCB 3CX
Backhoe Loader

For Dealer Sales Personnel ®

This document supplements information in the Specalog. Marketing content will be available
only on secured dealer extranets and by accessing the PDF in the Sales Library on FlashNet.
Summary

This document is designed to compare some of the features of

the Caterpillar 428E versus the JCB 3CX Backhoe Loaders.
It is intended as a tool to be used by the Dealer when selling
against JCB, highlighting the important Caterpillar design
advantages and how they provide a solution to the wants and
needs of the increasingly demanding backhoe loader customer.
The document also highlights perceived deficiencies of the
JCB 3CX.

Chassis 3-8
■ Side Rails

■ Stabilizers

■ Tool & Battery Storage

■ Hydraulic Tank

■ Electrical System

■ Boom Transport Lock

Powertrain & Hydraulics 9 - 12

■ Engine

■ Hydraulic System

■ Front Axle

■ 20" Tire Option

■ Lift Arms & Bucket

Loader 13 - 15
■ Durability

■ Visibility

Backhoe 16 - 19
■ Excavator Style Boom

■ Extendible Stick

■ Bucket Linkage

■ Visibility

Operator Environment 20 - 23
■ Operator Station

■ Personal Storage

■ Controls & Operation

■ Security

Serviceability 24 - 29
■ Daily Checks

■ Engine Bay

■ Front Axle & Drive Shafts

■ Hydraulic Filter

■ Cylinders

■ Stabiliser Wearpads

Performance Comparison 30
Brief Specifications 31

2 Feature Comparison – Caterpillar 428E vs JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

 Chassis

Advantage: Slide-Rails
The backhoe on the 428E side-shifts on a flat rail without the need
for running channels.

Conclusions:
The channels which the 3CX slide frame travels in are prone to
significant dirt ingress during trench work. This can result in
difficulty when trying to side-shift the machine, with the operator
having to constantly clean the running channels. The Caterpillar
machine side-shifts without the need for such runners and is
therefore free of these problems.

428E

3CX

3CX

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Chassis

Stabilisers Advantage:
The 428E is designed with large stabilizer feet which can be
fitted with bolt-on reversible two piece street pads to prevent
damage to asphalt surfaces. The stabiliser system also includes
built-in lock valves as standard.

The 428E stabiliser leg also includes a clean-out slot as a

standard feature.

Conclusions:
The larger stabiliser feet on the 428E provide lower ground
pressure and more machine support. This is beneficial when
428E working on soft ground, where the JCB foot will be more likely
to sink in.

The street pads protect road surfaces from damage when the
stabilisers are deployed. Being two-piece and reversible, the
pads can also be easily replaced or reversed to prolong their life
span. The optional pads on the 3CX are manufactured from an
softer compound that wears down more easily. They are also
non-reversible and require more frequent and costly
replacements.

The lock valve system on the 428E is incorporated into the

3CX design and steel tubes are used throughout. The JCB system
has bolt on additional valves, which are only fitted in territories
where they are required by law.

The clean-out slot in the stabiliser leg is now included on all

E-series machines. This allows the operator to easily clean out
dirt an debris which can accumulate up inside the inner leg.
The JCB leg does not have this feature, which can lead to the
trapped material becoming packing in hard and causing damage
to the stabiliser cylinders.

4 Feature Comparison – Caterpillar 428E vs JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

 Chassis

Advantage: Tool & Battery Storage

The 428E has a large combined tool storage and battery box. It is
easily accessible for the operator. A heavy duty two-battery option
is available.

Conclusions:
The Caterpillar operator benefits from the reassurance that he has
storage space all of his tools, chains, pins etc. A 3CX owner may
have to leave some of those tools at home, or longer tools, such as
a Backhoe Quick Coupler Release Bar, rolling around on the cab
floor.

Stowage space on the JCB is limited by the close proximity of the 428E
hydraulic tank, which also limits how wide the lid can be opened,
restricting access to an already small toolbox.

The battery on the JCB is located in the front of the machine,

behind the grill. This makes replacing the battery an awkward job,
especially if the lift arms are down. On the Caterpillar machine,
the batteries can always be easily access as they are located in the
combined pannier mounted tool and battery storage box.

428E

3CX

3CX 3CX
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Chassis

Hydraulic Tank Advantage:

The Hydraulic Tank in the 428E is mounted up inside the
loader tower. The tank on the JCB is a pannier tank mounted
on the LHS of the machine chassis

Conclusions:
The Caterpillar design has the hydraulic tank out of harms way.
It also provides a positive head of oil for the hydraulic pump.
The tank on the JCB is more vulnerable. The sight gauge is
exposed and could be damage by the operator when getting in
and out of the cab, or by debris trapped between the sight gauge
and the tool box lid.. The lines into the tank are exposed
underneath and could be damaged on site. Also, the steps in the
hydraulic and fuel tanks are rigidly mounted and could damage
the tanks, if impacted on the jobsite. By contrast, the E-series
steps are designed to bend and not damage the tanks,
if impacted on site.

3CX

428E

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 Chassis

Advantage: Electrical System

Electrical harnesses on the 428E are fully braided for durability
and use connectors sealed against dust and water ingress. All
electrical circuits are colour coded for easy trouble shooting and
all fuses are located neatly in one area. A 120 amp alternator is
fitted to the 428E as standard.

Conclusions:
Harnesses on the JCB are either protected by plastic ribbed
conduit or not at all. This design is not as durable as the braided
harnesses on the 428E and does not offer the same level of
protection against damage on the jobsite.
JCB harnesses use the same colour wire for all circuits. 3CX
The circuit number is printed in the wire. This makes electrical
troubleshooting more difficult.
The JCB has two alternator options: a 75 amp alternator is fitted as
standard and an optional 85 map alternator is available when a
Turbocharged engine is fitted. This larger alternator is still smaller
than the 120 amp fitted to the 428E and may not provide sufficient
charging when working in winter with all the lights and heater etc.
turned on.

428E

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Chassis

Boom Transport Lock Advantage:

The 428E has a boom transport lock system which can be
operated at any point in the backhoe swing range.

Conclusions:
The boom lock system on the 428E be engaged and
dis-engaged at any swing angle.

The system on the JCB can only be activated when the

backhoe is directly in line with the machine axis.
This prevents the operator from safely locking the boom up,
unless in a predetermined position.

3CX

3CX

3CX

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 Powertain & Hydraulics

Advantage: Engine
The 428E is available with a choice of engine: a 67 kW (Net)
engine is fitted as standard, while a 73 kW (Net) engine is
available as an option.

Conclusions:
The choice of engine option on the 428E allows the customer to
specify the machine to more exacting requirements. The 3CX also
has two engine options. The first is a Naturally Aspirated 59.8 kW
(Net), while a 64.5 kW (Net) Turbocharged engine is available as
an option.

Comparing the Standard and Optional engine selections on the

two machines shows that the 428E has more power in both cases.
This will make the 428E more productive on the jobsite and
provide better hill climbing ability when roading, providing faster
travelling between jobsites.

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Powertain & Hydraulics

Hydraulic System Advantage:

The hydraulic system on the 428E utilises a load sensing closed
centre system. Hydraulic power is provided by a load sensing,
variable displacement, axial piston pump. The valves are flow
sharing, which makes operating multiple functions much easier.

Conclusions:
The Caterpillar system reacts to the demand that is required
by the implements, adjusting the flow and pressure provided
accordingly. This leads to full hydraulic power at any given
engine speed, allowing delicate operations where precise
modulation yet powerful forces are required. The flow sharing
valves ensure that all services receive the oil they require and
results in very smooth modulation of multiple functions,
without any one function “stalling out”.

The load sensing system on the 428E ensures that hydraulic

oil is not constantly circulating through the hydraulic lines and
filters. This greatly reduces parasitic loads on the engine and
leads to reduced fuel consumption, improved hydraulic filter
performance and longer hydraulic oil life.

The JCB 3CX uses an open centre hydraulic system supplied

by a twin section gear pump. In this system, oil is constantly
flowing though the lines and filters. This has the effect of
placing parasitic losses on the engine and creating excess heat
and noise. This will lead to increased fuel consumption, shorter
filter service life and faster breakdown of the hydraulic oil,
reducing the interval between oil changes. This also means
more wear and tear on the engine and hydraulic pump and
higher demands placed on the cooling system.

Greater hydraulic efficiency is achieved on the 428E by

delivering the required flow and pressure on demand.
This also leads to more controllability, a clear advantage
when excavating in tight areas or close to services.

10 Feature Comparison – Caterpillar 428E vs JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

 Powertain & Hydraulics

Advantage: Front Axle

The front axle differential on the 428E is mounted centrally.
On the 3CX, the differential is offset to the right.

Conclusions:
The offset and angled position of the 3CX front driveshaft can lead
to excessive vibration and limited driveshaft component life.
Mounting the differential centrally removes this risk. The JCB
front driveshaft is also unprotected, compared to the 428E which
benefits from an optional, durable transmission guard.

The front axle on the 428E is also sealed and lubricated for life,
unlike the axle on the JCB.
428E

3CX

428E

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Powertain & Hydraulics

20" Tyre Option Advantage:

The 428E is available with 20” front tyres which allow better
flotation on soft sites.

Conclusions:
The JCB is also available with 20” front tyres. However, these
tyres restrict the turning circle of the machine, leading to
reduced manoeuvrability. The turning circle is reduced by as
much as 30%. On the 428E, there is no loss of turning circle
with 20” front tyres, allowing the operator to retain maximum
manoeuvrability.

428E 3CX

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 Loader

Advantage:
The 428E is fitted with a Parallel Lift Loader as standard.
Lift Arms & Bucket
Maximum bucket capacity is 1.03 m3.

Conclusions:
The 3CX has a parallel lift loader, which offers the same 12.4
performance benefits as on the 428E. However, the 428E
design is more productive, with larger pins and cylinders, mm
providing increased performance and durability.

The JCB bucket design uses thinner plates for the side plates
than the Caterpillar design. Thicker side plates result in greater
wear resistance, providing a much more durable bucket with
longer service life.
428E

10.4
mm

3CX

50.75
428E mm

39.87
3CX mm
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Loader

Durability Advantage:
The Caterpillar bucket features thicker bucket mounting plates,
and XT3 hoses rather than the JCB’s metallic tubes used for the
MP bucket cylinder lines.

Conclusions:
Thicker plates contribute to a greater resistance to bending when
loading the bucket or lifting uneven weights. This contributes to
a more robust, hard wearing bucket.

The XT3 hoses and bolt on tubes throughout, improve

serviceability. Using hoses on the rear of the loader bucket
3CX reduces the risk of leaks due to impact damage from overspill.

428E

428E

3CX

428E 3CX

14 Feature Comparison – Caterpillar 428E vs JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

 Loader

Advantage: Visibility
The 428E offers the operator good visibility to the loader
bucket. Four adjustable front work lights are available.

Conclusions:
The narrow hood on the 428E is clear of obstructions. This,
along with the divergent lift arms, a large area front windscreen
and a narrow front console, results in a clear line of sight to the
bucket for the operator.

On the JCB, visibility is reduced by the air inlet bowl on the

hood and the tilt cylinder links. The arms are not diverging and
the windscreen is much smaller than on the 428E. The operator
must move around in the seat more to see the bucket, leading to 428E
more fatigue.

When working at night, the operator can adjust the position of

the front worklights on the 428E to suit the jobsite. On the
3CX, the worklights are fixed and cannot be adjusted.

3CX

428E

3CX

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Backhoe

Excavator-Style Boom Advantage:

The 428E utilises the proven Caterpillar excavator-style boom.
Improvements with the E-series includes an excavator style nose
and a combined cylinder mount pin for improved performance.

Conclusions:
The excavator-style boom allows additional clearance when
reaching over obstacles and the ability to dig closer to the
machine. The 3CX boom has a very deep and straight profile.
This makes it more difficult to dig over obstacles than with the
428E. This also makes excavating and dumping close to the truck
very difficult, as is common on road works.

428E

3CX

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 Backhoe

Advantage: Extendible Stick

The E-stick on the 428E features an outer-sliding extension,
with serrations for improved clamping incorporated into the
design.

Conclusions:
The outer sliding extension keeps the wear pads and running
surfaces clean and away from the material being excavated.
On the JCB, any material being clamped in the bucket is
clamped against the sliding rails of the extension. This can
result in damage to the running surfaces and material being
dragging back into the wearpads. Both conditions will result in
an increased wear rate on the pads and reduced service life.
428E
The serrations on the 428E E-stick also allows the operator to
clamp material without the risk of damage to the stick or the
need for a thumb.

3CX

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Backhoe

Bucket Linkage Advantage:

The 428E has a high rotation linkage which has 205° of bucket
rotation with a single pin position. The JCB has only 201° of
bucket rotation, with two pin positions.

Conclusions:
The high rotation linkage on the 428E allows easy bucket
clamping, longer flat bottom trenches, and deeper vertical trench
end walls. This is not achievable on the 3CX, which only has
201° of rotation. This results in less machine repositioning with
the 428E and no need to adjust the linkage for ‘speed’ or ‘power’
when moving from job to job.

428E 3CX

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 Backhoe

Advantage: Visibility
The 428E boasts superior visibility to the backhoe bucket
through large, fully opening windows. Four adjustable rear
worklights are available for working at night.

Conclusions: 428E
The 428E boom is of a narrow fabricated design which is
255mm wide. By comparison, the boom on the 3CX is 412 mm
in width. This narrow design ensures great visibility to the
bucket throughout the operating range.

Visibility is further aided through the use of large windows,

both at the rear and on the sides of the cab. Tall side windows
allow the operator to see the area immediately adjacent to the
machine. Visibility in this area is hampered on the JCB due to
shorter side windows and wide rear fenders.

At the rear on the JCB, visibility is also obscured by the screen

wiper motor unit, when the window is closed.

On the 428E, two of the rear worklights are positioned on the 3CX
side of the cab. This allows the operator to see clearly thought
the full swing range, when working at night. The lights on the
3CX do not have as much side adjustment, restricting the
operators visibility in the dark.

428E

3CX 428E

3CX

428E 3CX

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Cab & Operator Environment

Operator Station Advantage:

The 428E has a large spacious cab, with wide opening doors and
windows. This, along with an Air Suspension Seat as standard and
excellent ventilation makes the Caterpillar cab a comfortable
work environment.

Conclusions:
The Caterpillar machine offers the operator a considerably more
spacious cab than the JCB. The cab on the 3CX can give the
operator a feeling of being squeezed in.

Ventilation is excellent: all side windows can be opened, unlike

the JCB which uses a flimsy catch to hold the whole door ajar to
provide fresh air for the operator.
428E
The standard air suspension seat can accommodate all operators
428E comfortably, without the need for manual adjustment like the
3CX. Also, there is not much room in the JCB cab when spinning
the seat to the backhoe working position.

The one-piece rear window on the JCB limits operator headroom,

especially when wearing a helmet. The single pane of glass can
also prove to be cumbersome to move. The two section window
on the 428E offers rain protection and ventilation options and
much more headroom for the operator.

3CX

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 Cab & Operator Environment

Advantage: Personal Storage

The E-series cab provides ample space for the operator to store
personal possessions whilst at work.

Conclusions:
The 428E cab offers the operator lockable compartments, as well
as a flask holder and a number of areas for storing loose items.
The 3CX only offers a single compartment, which cannot be
locked and a flask holder that cannot be used when stowing a
beacon in the cab.

428E 428E

3CX 3CX

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Cab & Operator Environment

Controls & Operation Advantage:

The machine controls and switches in the 428E cab are laid out in
logical and ergonomic locations, allowing precise modulation.
Every switch and lever falls easily to hand and is clearly labelled.

Conclusions:
The control layout in the Caterpillar cab results in a machine that
is easy to drive. The gauges on the RH panel cover vital machine
systems and provide more information on machine health than on
the JCB. All the switches on the RH panel are logically placed
and well spaced. Compare this to the JCB RH console: the
switches are all squeezed together, are not in a logical order and
the panel does not have any spare switch locations for customer
and dealer options

The backhoe controls have been located such that the operator
can easily set-up for backhoe work. On the JCB, the operator
must reach over the back of the seat to operate the stabilisers.
This is made more difficult by the headrest on the seat. The boom
lock control on the JCB is also awkward to operate and usually
quite stiff.

The radio position on the JCB is a reliability concern. Being

upward facing, it is prone to dust ingress, which may cause a
premature failure. By comparison, the radio in the 428E cab is
positioned neatly in the headliner.

3CX

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 Cab & Operator Environment

Advantage: Security
The 428E has an optional built-in vandal guard and optional
Machine Security System (MSS). The MSS system is
compliant to UK PTAG requirements and can provide a
reduction in insurance premiums.

Conclusions:
The vandal guard in the 428E cab is incorporated into the
design of the console. On the JCB, there is a separate cover,
rendering it an easier task for the vandal to remove. It must
also be completely removed by the operator and stowed in the
cab by the operators feet when not in use.

Both the 428E and the 3CX are available with MSS. However, 428E
the system on the 428E can be operated without removing the
key: there is a separate key fob to deactivate the system. On the
JCB, the deactivation chip is part if the key, meaning the
operator must remove the key every time the machine needs to
be started. At best, this is an annoyance. At worst, this will lead
to premature failure of the ignition switch.

428E

3CX

3CX 3CX

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Serviceability

Daily Checks Advantage:

All fluid levels and fill points are easy to access underneath the
hood on the 428E. All daily fluid servicing is on the left hand side
of the machine, and all filters are mounted vertically to avoid
spills and contamination.

Conclusions:
The fully opening hood on the 428E provides excellent access to
the engine bay. All fluid check and fill points are easily accessible
and colour coded, to help the operator identify the correct system.

Some check and fill-points on the JCB are difficult to reach

428E and some require the engine side-panels to be removed.
The transmission oil check and fill point is through a small
diameter tube (22 mm). This makes it difficult and slow to fill the
transmission oil. The screen wash reservoir of the JCB is also
difficult to access and fill without spillage. The engine side-panel
of the 3CX must be removed in order to service the air filter. This
is not the case with the 428E, which also includes an air filter
service indicator as standard.

3CX

3CX 428E

3CX

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 Serviceability

Advantage: Engine Bay

The 428E has an accessible, clear engine bay and is equipped
with a standard fine mesh fan guard.

Conclusions:
The 428E operator can be assured that Caterpillar have safety in
mind. The engine bay on the JCB appears cluttered and has an
unguarded fan which poses a significant safety risk. The air pre-
cleaner on the JCB also blows dust into the engine bay, whereas
the Caterpillar system has Automatic Dust Ejection and channels
it out through the exhaust.

On the 428E, the fuel and water separator filters have been
combined. This has lead to a 40% reduction in filter costs, as there 428E
is now only one filter to replace. On the JCB, there are two filters
and the water separator does not drain directly onto the floor,
which can contribute to a dirty engine bay.

3CX

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Serviceability

Front Axle & Drive Shafts Advantage:

The 428E has sealed bearings and grease free king pins on the
front axle. The machine also has sealed for life driveshaft
bearings.

Conclusions:
The front axle and driveshaft on the Caterpillar BHL are
maintenance free. The cuts down on the time the operator needs
to spend on daily greasing.

The 3CX front axle requires regular greasing; at the main pivot
pin, the driveshaft, the axle universal joints and the axle king pins.
This means the operator must crawl under the machine regularly,
428E all year round, to perform this maintenance. A dirty job, wherever
the machine is located.

428E

3CX

3CX
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 Serviceability

Advantage: Hydraulic Filter

The Caterpillar 428E utilises a cartridge-type hydraulic filter.

Conclusions:
Changing the hydraulic filter on the 428E is a simple and clean
process.

By comparison, the filter on the JCB is immersed inside the

hydraulic tank. It is accessed through a panel in the top of the
tank, requiring the removal of 6 bolts. This open access panel
carries a high risk of contamination of the hydraulic system by
material falling in through the opening, during service.

3CX

428E

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Serviceability

Cylinders Advantage:
The 428E hydraulic system uses Caterpillar XT3 hoses and steel
tubes, which are completely serviceable. All connections use o-
ring face seals.

Conclusions:
The cylinders on the JCB use welded tubes. These are difficult to
replace, should they become damaged. Some of the tubes are in
vulnerable positions, such as on the the bucket cylinder. If
damaged, the old tube must be cut off and a new tube welded on
in it’s place. Compare this to the 428E, where the tubes can be
easily replaced, with minimal tools.

428E

3CX 3CX

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 Serviceability

Advantage: Stabiliser Wearpads

The 428E stabiliser leg wearpads have positive screw
adjustment that takes the operator only minutes to complete.

Conclusions:
The adjustment system on the 428E used a standard bolt and
locknut. Free play can be adjusted out in minutes, providing a
stable machine for backhoe operations.

The JCB system uses screw in plastic pucks. These can work
loose, swell and seize up or strip on the thread if not adjusted
regularly. They are also adjusted using non-standard size tools.
Mounted on the outside of the leg, the adjusting pads can
become damaged on site. By contrast, the adjustment on the 428E
428E leg is on the opposite side and therefore better protected.

3CX

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Performance

Performance Comparison Backhoe Performance

The 3CX has 9% more bucket breakout force when using the
“Power” pin position, but 5% less breakout force when using the
“Speed” pin position. The “Power” pin position also reduces the
bucket operating angle to around 160º.

The 428E has 7.5% more stick breakout force than the 3CX.

The 3CX can dig a 610mm wide flat bottom trench (to SAE
standards) 38mm deeper than the 428E.

Loader Performance
The 428E has 12% higher loader breakout force than the 3CX.

The 428E has 7% higher loader lift capacity than the 3CX.

30 Feature Comparison – Caterpillar 428E vs JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

 Brief Specifications

Caterpillar 428E JCB 3CX

General
Net Power Std:67kW, Opt 73kW NA:59.8, Turbo:64.5 kW

Hydraulics
Pump Type Axial piston Twin gear pump
Max Flow 125 l/min Main Pump: NA:73 l/min,
Turbo: 79 l/min
Second Pump: NA: 51 l/min,
Turbo: 57 l/min
System Pressure 227 bar 227 bar

Backhoe
Breakout (Bucket) 51.1kN 48.4 kN (Speed)
55.9 kN (Power)
Breakout (Stick) 31.8kN (Ret) 29.5 kN (Ret)
Max Dig Depth (SAE 2ft) 4172mm (Ret) 4210 mm (Ret)

Loader (MP Bucket w/forks) (6-in-1 shovel)

Breakout 54.3kN 47.6 kN
Max Dump Height 2668mm 2720 mm
Hinge Pin Height 3340mm 3450 mm
Lift Cap to Max Height 3142kg 2930 kg
Type Parallel Lift Parallel Lift

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Caterpillar 428E vs JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

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