Reviews Construction equipment JCB

4.3

Average score of JCB

55 reviews

3.9

3.9 Price

4.5

4.5 Reliability

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4.1 Maintenance

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4.4

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4.4

Excavator JCB 4CX

2013 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

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As a professional operator, I spent multiple weeks using the JCB 4CX for various tasks on-site. The machine proved efficient in grading and earthmoving, thanks to its 6-in-1 shovel and ergonomic controls. However, adaption for trench work seemed slightly less intuitive but manageable. Overall, a reliable construction machine.

4.4

Excavator JCB 3CX

2017 Year

4.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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I used the JCB 3CX during a project for trench digging. It performed well under the site's tight conditions. The joystick controls responded smoothly, aiding precise operation. The cabin was fairly comfortable for prolonged use, though the seat adjustment options felt a bit limited. Overall, a reliable performer with minor factors requiring enhancement.

4.2

Excavator JCB 3CX

2017 Year

5.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

3.0 Convenience

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Used the 3CX on a few different jobs last month, mainly pushing dirt and digging footings. What’s handy is being able to chuck on different attachments without much hassle. Acts like a dumper or a loader, which is proper useful instead of swapping machines all day. Shifting between road and site movement is smooth. Not the fastest on hills though. Engine is punchy enough and didn't guzzle diesel, so that's a plus. Operation side is simple, nothing confusing on the switch panel. My only gripe is the cab is pretty plain and after 8 hours your back definitely knows it, no fancy seats or soft stuff in there. Service intervals seem decent; didn’t have a breakdown or anything. Overall, it gets stuff done, but your backside won’t thank you.

4.4

Excavator JCB 4CX

2007 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

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Driven the 4CX on and off for about a year in municipal work and some weird weather too, even a few snowy days. Holds up in nasty conditions and always starts up, even cold. I like how stable it feels, tires and base are wide, doesn’t get sketchy even on soft ground. The SRS system smooths out most of the bounce when you’re loaded up and the sealed cab is super quiet for a loader this size, barely need earplugs. Still, the joystick controls take a while to get used to if you’re coming from another brand, and the LCD info display can be confusing with all the blinking warnings. Not a fan of how much tech they've crammed in there, feels like something else to break. Feels pretty comfy though, and you can work long days without being wrecked. Service intervals are decent, not much downtime. Never had a breakdown, but changing bucket sizes is a pain on busy jobs.