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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4.0
Excavator JCB 3CX
2016 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
3.0 Operation
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Used the JCB 3CX for a multi-site job. The advanced Eco modes provided noticeable fuel savings during transport and operations. Front wheel maneuvering seemed slightly restrictive on tighter turns, but overall, it executed the tasks effectively.
4.6
Mini excavator JCB 2CX
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
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My partner has a JCB 2CX mini excavator. Once, I was working on a construction site as a subcontractor and used his machine. I operated the equipment throughout the entire work shift and saved on fuel, as the consumption is low. Despite that, the machine's productivity and maneuverability are exceptional. An additional advantage is that the excavator can be easily transported to the construction site on a trailer hitched to a vehicle.
4.2
Excavator JCB 8008
2018 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
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Operating the electric version, the reduced noise and vibration levels stood out, enhancing comfort over longer tasks. However, while the operational duration met most requirements, dependency on charging infrastructure could be a minor limitation in remote jobsites.
4.6
Mini excavator JCB 8025
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
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I bought a compact and maneuverable mini-excavator JCB 8025 for my dacha. I have positive impressions from working with this machine. The peculiarity of mini-excavators from this manufacturer is that after 2000 operating hours, mandatory maintenance is required. There is a convenient hydraulic system monitoring - if it starts to overheat, it is impossible not to notice it, thanks to the "scolding" sensors.
4.0
Backhoe loader JCB 3CX
5.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
2.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
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I used the JCB 3CX loader. The loader can move from one site to another on its own. The machine is maneuverable and easily handles small-scale tasks (such as digging trenches, for example). The problems start when the equipment breaks down and requires professional repair. After ordering the spare parts, you have to wait for their delivery for almost six months, which leads to work downtime.
5.0
Mini excavator JCB 803
5.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
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I am familiar with the JCB 803 mini-excavator in practice, as I worked as a mechanic at one of the construction sites. The machine was purchased used (5 years old), but the number of operating hours did not exceed 1000, and the condition of the machine turned out to be almost perfect. There were no problems with the mechanics: the hydraulics are reliable, the fuel consumption is as stated in the book, and all the controls are on the joysticks. Plus, the mini-excavator is maneuverable and productive in terms of the volume of excavated soil.
3.6
Mini excavator JCB 8055
3.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
3.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
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I leased the JCB 8055. It's a good machine - maneuverable, fuel-efficient, and easy to transport on a trailer. However, last winter there was a problem with the gearbox. When shifting from first to second, it would sometimes skip to third gear. It was impossible to shift from third to fourth altogether. I called a mechanic who found that the issue was with the wires at the switch: the signal wire was shorted to the third gear wire. After fixing this minor breakdown, there were no other issues.
3.8
Backhoe loader JCB 1CX
2.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
2.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
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Last year, we had to use the rented JCB 1CX excavator-loader for our work. The machine is compact and helps to work in hard-to-reach areas (we were excavating a trench for cables near a construction site). However, personally, I would not purchase such a model. It is expensive, so it has a long payback period.
4.6
Excavator JCB 4CX
2001 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
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I've been using the JCB 4CX and noticed its comfort-focused cab design makes long shifts less tiresome. The hydraulic system performs efficiently during lifting and excavations, though setting might require adjustments depending on tasks. I appreciate its overall design and construction.
3.2
Mini excavator JCB 8030
3.0 Price
3.0 Reliability
3.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
3.0 Convenience
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I purchased a JCB 8030 mini-excavator in Poland. The previous owner had put in over 2300 hours of work on this machine. I bought the tractor for all-season use. When I operated the excavator in freezing temperatures, a problem immediately arose – air was getting into the hydraulic system. As a result, an unpleasant squeaking sound emerged, and the power was reduced. Prior to this, I had replaced the filter and filled it with high-quality oil. During operation, I relied on the services of a service center. The repair cost me a significant amount.
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JCB 3CX COMPACT backhoe loader JCB 3CX COMPACT €50,000 Backhoe loader 2016 5,349 m/h Spain, SANTA OLALLA (TOLEDO)