3,174 kg49 hpMarket avg. €29k · 11 listed · 7 below market
Asking prices land at €24k – €38k, around 40% below the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used JCB 1CX listings currently run from €24,000 to €38,049, with a market average around €29,130. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 11 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The JCB 1CX is a compact backhoe loader weighing 3174 kg and rated at 49 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of the backhoe class. It combines a loader front-end with a rear digging arm in a single machine, offering the dual-function utility that defines the backhoe category. Its reduced footprint relative to full-size backhoe loaders makes it suitable for sites where access and ground pressure are constraints.
The 1CX is used for trenching, service installation, site clearance, and light loading duties across utilities, landscaping, and small civil works. Its compact dimensions allow operation in confined urban environments and on smaller plots where larger backhoe loaders cannot maneuver effectively. Agricultural and rural estate maintenance are also common application areas for machines in this weight and power bracket.
Inspection of a used 1CX should cover the condition of the loader arms and pivot pins for wear and play, the integrity of all hydraulic hoses and ram seals for seeping or active leaks, and the dipper and bucket pin wear which is accelerated in high-cycle trenching use. The slew ring should be checked for backlash and even rotation under load. Engine oil condition and color, coolant clarity, and the presence of any smoke on startup are primary indicators of mechanical history. Verify that all electrical functions, including lighting and any auxiliary hydraulic circuits, operate correctly. Where attachments are included, confirm compatibility and assess wear on cutting edges and bucket lips independently of the base machine.
Within the compact backhoe segment, the JCB 1CX competes against machines such as the Terex HR 17, Case 580 in its smaller configurations, and mini backhoe offerings from Caterpillar and Wacker Neuson. The 1CX differentiates itself through JCB's established parts network and the recognition the brand carries in European and export markets. Within the used market, the attributes that move a machine through its price band include recorded service hours, configuration choices such as extending or rigid dipper, the presence of a quick-hitch or additional attachments, geographic condition of the undercarriage and bucket edges, and overall bodywork and hydraulic condition. Machines with verified service histories and matched attachments consistently occupy the stronger end of any given condition bracket.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€29k).
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