JCB 214e Series 4

BACKHOE LOADER
F A S T . F A C T S
Heavy-duty mainframe: Operator platform: Hydraulics:
Unitized, one piece mainframe and Choice of open canopy or enclosed Simple, effective gear pump provides
massive rear frame supports. Large cab. Both feature full floor mat, maximum flow and pressure. JCB
diameter pins and bushings for long complete lighting package, heavy - cylinders connected by million cycle
life. Grease seals at critical backhoe duty seat, ergonomically designed hoses and structural steel hydraulic lines.
joints. controls and side-mounted
Backhoe:
instrument panel with
Powertrain: Heavy duty 14-foot class backhoe
audible/visual warning system.
Heavy-duty, 72 net HP diesel engine available in standard dipper or
with cast iron sump for protection. Loader: exclusive JCB Extradig dipper version.
JCB designed and built synchro Outstanding power and performance.
Exceptional 6,750 lb. lift capacity and
shuttle transmission and axles.
11,730 lb. breakout force, coupled Safety and security:
Limited slip rear axle traction
with 1.25 cu.yd. bucket, provide Single key operates locks for fuel,
control. Available in 2WD or 4WD
outstanding productivity. Available hydraulics, cab, engine, vandal cover
configuration.
with GP or 6 in 1 bucket. and ignition. ROPS and FOPS
Serviceability: operator protection. Turn signals,
Ground level service checks and brake lights, hazard flashers.
regular maintenance.

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SPECIFICATION
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STATIC DIMENSIONS ENGINE

JCB Series 4 Backhoe Loaders feature heavy duty one piece Four cylinder, direct injection diesel. Gear driven water pump,
mainframe, componentized driveline and fully enclosed engine cast iron engine sump, spin-on oil and fuel filters, fuel/water
compartment. All fluid and component compartments are separator, dual element air cleaner, 21” fan. Parent bore engine
lockable using the ignition key. block, Thermostart cold start aid.
Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
ft-in ft-in Manufacturer Perkins 1000 Series
(meter) (meter) 259 cubic inches
Displacement
A Transport 23-0 23-0 (4.25 liters)
length (7.01) (7.01) Aspiration Natural Natural
B Transport height – 11-2 11-2 Rated Engine RPM 2200 2200
Standard backhoe (3.40) (3.40)
Horsepower HP HP
C Height to top of 9-3 9-3 Ratings: (kW) (kW)
cab/canopy (2.82) (2.82)
76 76
D Overall width 7-4 7-4 SAE Gross
(56.7) (56.7)
with bucket (2.24) (2.24)
72 72
E Ground clearance – 1-2 1-2 SAE Net
(53.7) (53.7)
mainframe (0.36) (0.36)
Maximum lb-ft lb-ft
F Ground clearance – 1-2 0-10 Torque: (Nm) (Nm)
front axle (0.36) (0.25)
214 214
G Front wheel 5-11 6-1 SAE Gross
(291) (291)
track (1.80) (1.85)
210 210
H Rear wheel 5-5 5-8 SAE Net
(286) (286)
track (1.65) (1.73)
Max. Torque RPM 1400 1400
6-11 7-1
J Wheelbase
(2.11) (2.16)

STEERING
OPERATING WEIGHTS Power hydrostatic system utilizing the main hydraulic pump via
a steering priority valve. Emergency power off steering.
Operating weight includes machine equipped with standard Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
loader bucket, 24" HD backhoe bucket and full fluid levels. Steering axles Front Front
Machine model 214e-2WD 214e 4WD Type Hydrostatic
lb lb Steering turns – lock to lock 3.00 3.00
(kg) (kg)
ft-in ft-in
Base unit – 13046 13376 (meter) (meter)
std backhoe (5919) (6069)
Turning circle – 25-3 26-5
Cab, Extradig 14368 14698 unbraked (7.70) (8.05)
(6519) (6669)
Loader clearance 33-10 34-11
Add for: circle (10.31) (10.64)
176 176
SAE operator
(80) (80)
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ENGINE SUPPORT SYSTEM FRONT AXLE
Engine support system is designed for ease of daily checks, JCB front axles are designed and built specifically for backhoe
routine maintenance and longer service intervals. loaders and accept a variety of tire combinations.
Fuel type Diesel. Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
Fuel filter Replaceable spin-on cartridge plus
JCB Max-
water/sediment separator
Flame Trac
Air cleaner Dual, dry element cyclonic type.
Type cut bar Torque
Oil filter and lubrication Full flow, spin on type filter.
w/fixed propor-
Cooling system Hot climate specification, pressurized
tread tioning
to 7 psi (0.5 bar), 21” suction fan.
Pressurized recovery tank with lb lb
integral filler neck. (kg) (kg)
Static load 36383 36383
ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION rating (16508) (16508)
Dynamic load 18300 18300
12 volt negative ground, utilizing wiring and connectors rating (8303) (8303)
meeting IP67 water and dust ingress test standard. Central fuse
panel supplemented with main circuit breakers at battery SAE J43 11362 13440
positive terminal. Rating (5155) (6098)
Gauges Tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel level,
hourmeter. REAR AXLE
Warning system Audible and visual system for engine,
JCB rear axles are designed and built specifically for backhoe
transmission, park brake, battery charge
loaders and accept a variety of tire combinations.
condition, air cleaner restriction.
Battery 12V, 850 cold cranking amps. Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
Pre-wire Pre-wire for beacon. JCB Max-Trac
Horn Front horn button mounted on forward-to- Type with outboard
reverse lever. planetary drive
Accessory 12V power outlet on instrument panel. Standard automatic
Reverse alarm Standard fit. Meets SAE requirements. Limited slip rear axle traction
control system
TRANSMISSION
lb lb
JCB transmissions are designed and built specifically for JCB (kg) (kg)
backhoe loaders. They feature synchronized shifting in all gears Static load 55125 55125
and power shift between forward and reverse. Ground speeds rating (25011) (25011)
are designed to maximize production. Transmission disconnect Dynamic load 27562 27562
switches on main gear shift lever and loader control lever. rating (12505) (12505)
Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD SAE J43 12956 12956
Manufacturer JCB Rating (5878) (5878)
Type Synchro shuttle
Torque Single stage, dual phase, OPERATOR’S AREA
converter 11 inch diameter
Torque converter ratio 2.8:1 2.8:1 Meets SAE ROPS/FOPS requirements 17632lb (8000kg) GVW
capacity. Standard features include the following:
Gears forward/reverse 4 forward/4 reverse
Cab Canopy
Gear Synchro Synchro
selection shift shift Heavy duty suspension seat opt opt
Shuttle control – Power Power Heavy duty fixed pedestal seat X X
F/R shuttle shuttle Heater/pressurizer X
Travel mph mph Front and rear wipers X
speeds (kph) (kph) Front and rear window washers X
Tires equipped 19.5L-24 19.5L-24 2" seat belt (3" option) X X
3.4 3.4 4 front and 2 rear work lamps X X
Gear 1
(5.5) (5.5) 12V power outlet X X
5.1 5.1 Instrument vandal cover X
Gear 2
(8.2) (8.2)
Brake lights, hazard lamps, turn signals X X
10.9 10.9
Gear 3 Interior rear view mirror X X
(17.5) (17.5)
20.6 20.6 Side-mounted instrument panel X X
Gear 4 Deluxe floor mat X X
(33.2) (33.2)
Cup holder X X
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LOADER DIMENSIONS

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LOADER DIMENSIONS MULTI-PURPOSE LOADER – 6-in-1 Bucket

Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD JCB multi-purpose loaders feature a 6-in-1 bucket, three-spool
ft-in ft-in loader valve, dual lever loader control and loader pipework.
(meter) (meter) Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
Overall width 7-4 7-4 lb lb
with bucket (2.24) (2.24) (kg) (kg)
M Dump 8-10 8-10 Bucket 12100 12100
height (2.69) (2.69) breakout force 5490 5490
N Load over 10-6 10-6 Lift capacity 6200 6200
height (3.20) (3.20) to full height 2813 2813
O Loader hinge 11-1 11-1
pin height (3.38) (3.38)
P Maximum operating 13-4 13-4
height (4.06) (4.06)
Q Dump reach 2-8 2-8
at full height (0.81) (0.81)
R Rollback @ ground –
41° 41°
degrees
T Digging 0-5 0-5 LOADER ATTACHMENTS – Direct Mount
depth (0.13) (0.13)
V Dump angle – JCB backhoe loaders utilize heavy-duty, high-capacity loader
42° 42° buckets. All buckets feature a drilled cutting edge to accept a
degrees
bolt-on cutting edge or teeth. Flat top section provides rigidity
and bucket sight level indicator.
Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
lb lb
(kg) (kg)
STANDARD LOADER – General Purpose Bucket GP bucket – 794 794
88", 1.25cu.yd. (360) (360)
JCB loaders provide high-capacity buckets with high lift and
breakout forces for maximum productivity. Load retention HD bucket – 970 970
system provides bucket roll-out on the lift cycle for maximum 88", 1.25cu.yd. (440) (440)
load retention. Two spool valve is standard. 6-in-1 bucket – 1540 1540
Machine model 214e-2WD 214e4WD 88", 1.25cu.yd. (699) (699)
lb lb
(kg) (kg)
Bucket 11730 11730
breakout force 5322 5322
Lift capacity 6750 6750
to full height 3063 3063
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BRAKES SERVICE CAPACITIES
Hydraulically actuated, self-adjusting, oil immersed, inboard, Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
multi-plate type. Separate master cylinder and brake oil gal gal
reservoir. Independent disk and caliper type parking brake (liter) (liter)
mounted on rear of transmission.
Cooling 6.1 6.1
214e – Two pedal service brakes with interlock system (23) (23)
2WD and 4WD for individual or simultaneous operation. Fuel 34.4 34.4
tank (130) (130)
Engine oil 2.6 2.6
with filter (10) (10)
Synchro shuttle 4.8 4.8
trans w/filter (18) (18)
TIRES Rear 4.2 4.2
axle (16) (16)
Tires listed are most popular sizes. See your JCB dealer for a full Front drive 4.2
listing of available tire sizes and tread patterns. NA
axle (16)
Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD Drive axle hubs – 0.4 0.4
11L-16, F3, 12 ply – front Standard each (2) (2)
17.5L-24, R4 10 ply – rear Standard Hydraulic 19.8 19.8
19.5L-24, R4, 10 ply – rear Optional tank (75) (75)
12-16.5, FWD, 10 ply – front Standard Hydraulic system 30.4 30.4
17.5L-24, R4, 10 ply – rear Standard incl. tank (115) (115)
19.5L-24, R4, 10 ply – rear Optional

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Open center system incorporating a single gear pump which
supplies oil for loader, backhoe and steering systems. Side
mounted hydraulic tank with sight glass and lockable cap. JCB
cylinders, million cycle hydraulic hoses with abrasion
protection. Structural steel tubing to resist impact.
Machine model 214e-2WD 214e-4WD
gpm gpm
(lpm) (lpm)
Pump 29 29
output (110) (110)
psi psi
(bar) (bar)
System relief 3300 3300
pressure (228) (228)
Filter rating 10 micron
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BACKHOE BUCKETS BACKHOE DIMENSIONS – 214e 2WD & 4WD
JCB backhoe buckets are designed specifically for use on JCB standard Extradig – Extradig –
machines. Dual position tipping link provides positions to backhoe retracted extended
maximize tearout force or to maximize rotation for straight wall ft-in ft-in ft-in
digging and improved load retention. All JCB buckets include (meter) (meter) (meter)
heavy-duty features consisting of a 1”x8” cutting edge, back
straps, box section cross member, and full length, chamfered A SAE dig depth – 14-4 14-7 18-0
side cutters. Max. (4.37) (4.45) (5.49)
A SAE dig depth – 14-3 14-6 17-10
2' flat bottom (4.34) (4.42) (5.44)
Bucket width - in. 12 18 24 24 30 36
B Reach from 17-7 17-10 21-0
Bucket width – mm 305 455 610 610 760 910 swing pivot (5.36) (5.44) (6.40)
Number of teeth 3 4 4 5 5 6 C Reach from 21-6 21-10 25-0
Heavy Duty Trenching Buckets rear axle center (6.55) (6.65) (7.62)
Capacity – cu.ft. 2.8 4.9 7.1 7.1 9.2 11.3 D Maximum 17-7 17-8 20-0
Capacity – cu.m 0.08 0.14 0.20 0.20 0.26 0.32 operating height (5.36) (5.38) (6.10)
Weight – lbs 293 359 408 419 478 544 E Loading 10-4 10-6 11-10
Weight –kg 133 163 185 190 217 247 height (3.15) (3.20) (3.61)
See your JCB dealer for availability of other backhoe buckets and F Loading 5-8 5-8 9-1
attachments. reach (1.73) (1.73) (2.77)
Swing arc – degrees 180° 180° 180°
Stabilizers – 7-2 7-2 7-2
transport (2.18) (2.18) (2.18)
Stabilizers – 10-6 10-6 10-6
operating (3.20) (3.20) (3.20)
Leveling angle – degrees 15° 15° 15°
Bucket rotation – 185°max. power/
degrees 201°max. rotation

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BACKHOE PERFORMANCE 22
20 6
18
standard Extradig – Extradig – 16 5
backhoe retracted extended 14
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lb lb lb 12
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(kg) (kg) (kg) 3
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Bucket 11470 11470 11470 6 2

force (5204) (5204) (5204) 4

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Dipper 7000 6565 4810
0 0
force (3176) (2979) (2182) 2
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Dipper Lift Capacity – SAE J31 4
6
6615 4680 3195 2
+4 feet 8
(3001) (2123) (1450) 10 3

5405 3970 2460 Swing Pivot 12

+6 feet 4
(2452) (1801) (1116) 14
16 5
4945 3710 2540
+8 feet 18
(2244) (1683) (1152) 20 6
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
4200 3690 2240

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+10 feet

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(1906) (1674) (1016) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2970 3450 1745 Lift capacity figures comply with SAE J31. All figures are
+12 feet
(1348) (1565) (792) stated in pounds (kilograms). The large arc indicates boom
Boom Lift Capacity – SAE J31 lift. The small arc indicates dipper lift with the boom at 63
3155 2630 1420 degrees. Units are equipped with standard equipment as
+12 feet listed in this data sheet and a 24" backhoe bucket.
(1431) (1193) (644)
2665 2280 1280
+8 feet
(1209) (1034) (581)
2640 2180 1275
+4 feet
(1198) (989) (578)
Ground 2735 1950 1390
level (1241) (885) (631)
2555 1770 1675
– 4 feet
(1159) (803) (760) JCB HYDRAULIC BREAKERS
2420 1610 1800 JCB hydraulic breakers are designed for use on JCB backhoes.
– 8 feet
(1098) (730) (817) They feature constant blow energy, pressure damping, heavy-
2430 1430 1810 duty side plates and high impact frequency for maximum
– 10 feet production. Coupled with a factory installed hydraulic breaker
(1103) (649) (821)
circuit, the JCB breakers and backhoe loader make a perfect
demolition combination. Model 360Q is equipped with sound
insulation for quiet operation.
Breaker model 260 360 360Q
Energy class – ft./lb 500 750 750
Impact frequency – bpm 400-2000 600-1800 600-1800
Oil flow range – gpm 6.6-26 13-40 13-40
(lpm) (25-100) (50-150) (50-150)
Operating weight – lb 573 891 921
(kg) (260) (405) (418)
Operating pressure – psi 1450-2100
(bar) (100-145)
Total diameter – in. 2.48 2.75 2.75
(mm) (63) (70) (70)
A wide variety of tools are available for JCB breakers. See your
JCB dealer.
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FINANCE.
Your JCB dealer can meet your financial needs through
a variety of plans for leasing, lease purchases with or
without options, installment sales contracts and
rental programs.

WARRANTY.
JCB backhoe loaders are covered by JCB’s one year standard warranty, which is outlined
in the JCB ‘Certificate of Warranty’. Extended warranty coverage is also available.
Contact your JCB dealer for details.

SERVICE.
JCB dealer service people are committed to keeping your JCB up and running. JCB dealer
mechanics are enrolled in on-going training programs and supported by experienced JCB service
representatives based throughout North America.

PARTS.
JCB dealers’ convenient locations offer excellent ‘over the counter’ parts availability.
JCB also offers:

48 HOUR PARTS GUARANTEE.

Ask your dealer for details – JCB offers its participating dealers a guarantee that breakdown
parts will be available at the dealership within 48 hours or the parts and freight will be free.

REGIONAL PARTS DEPOTS.

For the breakdown part your dealer may not have in stock, JCB has SDD ‘Same Day Dispatch,’
from a parts distribution center in the United States and one in Canada.

See your JCB Dealer

Sales Rentals Financing Parts Service
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JCB Inc, 10939 Philadephia Road, PO Box 209, White Marsh, MD 21162-0209 (410) 335-2800.
JCB Excavators Ltd, 3375 North Service Road, Unit C6, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 3G2 (905) 335-3441.
USA 3336-20K 2/98
JCB reserves the right to change design, materials and/or specifications without notice.
Specifications are applicable to units sold in the United States and Canada.