Questions we are asked
Questions buyers ask us about this particular JCB 3CX.
About the JCB 3CX
How reliable is a used JCB 3CX?+
Yes. The 3CX is the machine most contractors learn on and most yards keep, because it replaces two machines and holds its value better than almost anything in this trade.
Where would a JCB 3CX earn its keep?+
Digging footings and trenches at the back, loading and moving material at the front, then driving itself to the next job. It suits contractors who cannot justify two machines.
Is servicing a JCB 3CX difficult?+
JCB has dealers on every continent and the 3CX is so common that independent suppliers stock the wear parts too, which keeps a machine of this age economic to run.
Can you prove the hours on the JCB 3CX?+
The reading is 1,558 hours. On a backhoe the loader arms, the stabiliser feet and the seat wear are the honest cross checks, and we will photograph each of them.
Can I still buy this JCB 3CX?+
Yes, it is available. Backhoes sell steadily rather than in rushes, but confirm with us before arranging anything around it.
Price and payment
What are you asking for the JCB 3CX?+
USD 47,000 FOB Qingdao, as is. That buys you a British built machine that does two jobs, which is why backhoes hold their money.
Is USD 47,000 a good price for a JCB 3CX?+
The 3CX is priced against a market where these machines are always wanted, so the value here is in the hours and the British build rather than a bargain figure.
What is the payment process for the JCB 3CX?+
The 3CX is held in China, so payment runs through our American parent company and the terms reach you in writing before anything moves.
Can you source a second JCB 3CX?+
Yes. Backhoes are sourced to order often, and we can look for JCB or another make depending on what your local parts supply favours.
Shipping the JCB 3CX
Can the JCB 3CX travel in a container?+
A backhoe fits inside a container once the loader arms are lowered, which makes it one of the cheaper machines of its size to move by sea.
Can you quote shipping on the JCB 3CX to my port?+
Backhoes are inexpensive to ship for their capability, especially when they go in a container. Give us the port and we will give you the figure.
Checking it before you buy
Can I get extra pictures of this JCB 3CX?+
Yes. Ask for the loader arms, the backhoe boom, the stabiliser feet or the cab and we will photograph them, and we can film it digging.
Can I send an inspector to look at the JCB 3CX?+
Yes. Come to Qingdao or send an inspector, and have them work both the loader and the backhoe rather than only one end of the machine.
What are the alternatives to the JCB 3CX in your stock?+
If you only need to dig, an excavator costs less than a backhoe. The backhoe earns its premium when you genuinely need both ends of the machine.
