13,381 kg179 hpLimited recent data, based on 3 older listings
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Most asking prices land between €25k – €133k, with a market average around €50k.
This model sits 41% above the class average across 113 peer models.
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The JCB 427 is a mid-range wheel loader in the 13-tonne operating class, delivering 179 hp and a 1.8 m³ bucket capacity. It sits in the upper segment of the compact-to-mid-size wheel loader category, positioned for operations that require a balance of manoeuvrability and productive payload. With an operating weight of 13,381 kg, it offers a stable platform suited to a broad range of loading and material-handling cycles.
Machines in this class are routinely deployed in quarrying, aggregate handling, construction site logistics, recycling yards, and bulk material transfer at ports or industrial facilities. The 1.8 m³ bucket capacity makes the 427 well matched to medium-volume loading cycles where cycle speed and fuel efficiency are operational priorities. Agricultural and infrastructure contractors also use wheel loaders of this size for road-base spreading, stockpile management, and ancillary earthworks.
Inspection of any used wheel loader in this class should begin with a thorough review of service records to confirm adherence to scheduled maintenance intervals. Buyers should assess hydraulic cylinder seals, hose condition, and boom pivot pins for wear, as these components experience high cycle loads in normal operation. Tyre condition is a significant factor given replacement costs at this machine weight. The torque converter, axle differentials, and transmission should be evaluated through a dynamic test drive covering loaded and unloaded cycles at multiple speeds. Structural inspection of the main frame and articulation joint is essential, particularly on machines with high hours or a history of quarrying or recycling applications where impact loads are elevated. Verifying that the machine's configuration, bucket type, and available attachments align with the intended application will reduce the risk of immediate re-configuration costs after purchase.
The JCB 427 is cross-shopped most directly against the Hitachi ZW180 and the Caterpillar 926, both of which occupy the same operating-weight and horsepower band. The JCB 427's 179 hp output is broadly comparable to those competitors, though buyers typically evaluate differences in drivetrain configuration, cab ergonomics, dealer service network density, and parts availability when choosing between them. The Caterpillar 926 carries strong brand recognition in heavy civil markets, while the Hitachi ZW180 is often noted for its hydraulic system refinement. The JCB 427 is frequently assessed on the strength of its Z-bar or parallel-linkage options and JCB's proprietary driveline integration. Within the used market, the attributes that move a specific unit within its price band include accumulated engine hours, service history documentation, bucket and linkage wear condition, tyre remaining life, the presence of third-party attachments such as forks or high-tip buckets, and overall structural condition of the chassis and boom arms.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€77k).
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