More than 65 years after the British company JCB (Joseph Cyril Bamford Excavators) pioneered the backhoe, the company remains the world leader in the backhoe market.
So it’s no surprise that JCB is the most popular backhoe dealer in the world today, selling as many backhoes worldwide as all other backhoe manufacturers combined.
The company’s backhoes combine exceptional digging, excavating, loading, lifting and material handling capabilities with ease of maintenance and operational simplicity.
One of the highlights of the JCB backhoe range is the 4CX-15 SUPER backhoe with 4-wheel steering. Considered the largest and strongest backhoe in the world, the 4CX-15 SUPER backhoe offers several performance, comfort, safety and efficiency improvements that allow it to perform loading operations like no other backhoe.
The main design features of the 4CX-15 SUPER backhoe are its four equal-sized tires that provide great ground clearance and traction, and 4-wheel steering capability for superior maneuverability.
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Standard equipment on the JCB 4CX-15 SUPER backhoe includes JCB’s suite of state-of-the-art automated features including AutoDRIVE, AutoBOOMLOCK (joystick controls only), AutoTHROTTLE, AutoCHECK, AutoSTABILIZERSUP (joystick controls only), AutoSRS and AutoIDLE. AutoPREHEAT option is available.
“The JCB 4CX-15 SUPER features a JCB EcoMAX engine, designed and built by JCB, and tested for 110,000 hours on 70 different machines in the toughest applications and environments,” says JCB.
As well as working seamlessly with JCB axles and gearboxes, the JCB EcoMAX engine delivers up to 109PS (81kW) and 381lbf (516Nm) of torque at speeds as low as 1200rpm, for an efficient fuel mix transmission and hydraulics.
The JCB EcoMAX engine does not require a diesel particulate filter (DPF) for easier and cheaper maintenance. When it comes time to buy a newer machine, the JCB EcoMAX engine can be adapted to run on lower quality fuels, meaning they can be sold for higher residual values.
Still with economy in mind, the JCB TorqueLock system is fitted as standard to all Autoshift 4CX-15 SUPER backhoes, offering savings of up to 25% in fuel and 10% in travel time for road when paired with the optional 6-speed Autoshift transmission. .
The JCB 4CX-15 SUPER comes with a 2 year or 2,000 hour warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a backhoe?
A backhoe is an excavating machine with a digging bucket at the end of a two-part articulated arm. It is attached to the back of a tractor or a front loader, the latter making a backhoe.
Why is a backhoe called a backhoe?
The backhoe is usually attached to the back of a tractor and most types have a front loader at the front. It works by pushing the bucket into the ground and dragging it towards the machine. The term backhoe is derived from the movement of the digging bucket.
What is the difference between a backhoe and an excavator?
The key difference between the two devices is size. While an excavator is larger and heavier, a backhoe is smaller. Excavators are used for large demolition, mining and other large-scale projects.
On the other hand, backhoes are ideal for small demolition, asphalt breaking, hole digging, light transportation of construction materials, light excavation and other small-scale projects.
How much does it cost to buy a backhoe?
A backhoe with a 14-foot digging depth (the industry standard) and 70-90 horsepower costs between $50,000 and $90,000.
Larger machines with a digging depth of 15 to 16 feet cost between $75,000 and $110,000, while giant backhoes with a digging depth of 16 feet cost between $110,000 and $150,000.
