8,660 kg109 hpMarket avg. €51k · 23 listed · 14 below market
Asking prices land at €32k – €70k, around 4% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used JCB 4CX listings currently run from €32,400 to €69,784, with a market average around €50,568. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 23 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The JCB 4CX is a heavy-duty backhoe loader in the upper tier of its class, rated at 109 hp and an operating weight of 8660 kg. It is a four-wheel-steer, four-wheel-drive platform, distinguishing it from conventional two-wheel-steer backhoes and positioning it closer to compact wheeled excavators in versatility. The 4CX is manufactured by JCB, a brand with a long-established presence in the backhoe segment globally.
The 4CX is suited to civil construction, utilities trenching, road maintenance, and site preparation work where a self-propelled, loader-equipped machine offers productivity advantages over a dedicated excavator. Its four-wheel-steer capability improves maneuverability on confined urban sites and in pipeline corridors. The loader end adds material-handling capacity that makes the machine productive across earthmoving, aggregate handling, and light demolition tasks without repositioning to a separate machine.
Inspect the loader arms and boom for cracks at weld points, a common stress area on heavily worked backhoes. Check all four steering cylinders and kingpins for play and leaks, as the four-wheel-steer system adds components relative to conventional machines and its condition materially affects purchase value. Verify that the stabilizer pads and wear pads are serviceable. Examine hydraulic hoses for chafing and confirm that all auxiliary circuits function. Request service records and check that the air filter, hydraulic filter, and engine oil service intervals have been observed. Tyre wear should be assessed across all four positions given the four-wheel-drive configuration. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent engineer familiar with JCB products is advisable, particularly to assess transmission condition and any electronic fault codes stored in the machine's diagnostic system.
In the backhoe class the JCB 4CX competes most directly with the Caterpillar 434 and 444 series, the Case 590 and 695 series, and the Komatsu WB series, all of which occupy similar power and weight brackets. The 4CX differentiates itself through its four-wheel-steer system, which those conventional competitors do not offer as standard, and through its side-mounted engine configuration which provides a lower bonnet line and improved rear visibility. Within the used market for this model, the attributes that move a unit within its price band are engine hours, service history documentation, whether the machine carries a sideshift or fixed boom, the presence of a quick-hitch system, the specification of auxiliary hydraulics, tyre condition, and the number and type of additional attachments included with the sale. Four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steer examples command a premium over comparable two-wheel-steer units. Country of operation and corrosion condition are additional factors buyers weigh.
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