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    JCB 3CX powershift 2001 stopped dead won’t turn over

    Hey there, working with my old man’s 2001 JCB 3cx powershift, I was a good half an hour into moving a heap of topsoil when before I was about to plunge in for another bucket (bottom of the bucket hadn’t even touched the floor) it stalled on me, turned the ignition, it turned over, started up...
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    Looking for JCB 3DX Backhoe Loader Service Manual (Hydraulic Steering Section)

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for the service manual for the JCB 3DX Backhoe Loader, specifically the hydraulic steering section. If someone has a copy they can share or knows of a free and legal way to access it, please let me know. Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance, Nik
  3. Haas

    New here—looking for my first backhoe. Advice welcome!

    I’ve been following this forum for a while, and the knowledge shared here is incredible. I searched for existing posts on my questions but didn’t find exactly what I was looking for—so any tips on efficiently searching this forum would also be appreciated! I’m in the market for my first...
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    2014 JCB 3CX Fuel Issues, not starting without starting fluid.

    I have a 2014 Jcb 3cx that's starting to give some random issues. first, it was return line restrictions,( fixed by replacing the injector return lines). Next, it started having problems starting, I would prime the lift pump by turning the ignition on and off about 3 times to make it run. third...
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    Jcb 532 transmission issues

    I got a 1998 jcb 532 telehandler and been having issues with the transmission. It will occasionally not shift when you change direction and now it will flash the transmission low pressure light when shifting into gear or even at idle when hot. I checked the main pressure at the test port and...
  6. Kyle Helmke

    JCB JS160LCT4F shut down, no start

    2020 JS160LC serial# JCBJS16FCH2424755 Ecomax 4.4L engine 400hrs Machine shut down during operation and will not restart. Dealer came out changed lift pump and common rail, still no start. Dealer now says needs injection pump and 4 injectors. I came out to try and help the customer as they have...
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    2017 jcb 4cx ecu location

    Hey everyone anyone know where my ecu is located on my machine and how to get to it. 2017 jcb 4cx backhoe?
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    Jcb 4cx p204f9a code

    Hi guys I have a 2017 jcb 4cx getting code p204f9a also says contact dealer .. def tank flashing empty but its full. Machine is in limp mode. Any help is greatly appreciated
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    JCB 520 Seized pin!!!!!

    I have a JCB 520 that needs the telescoping cylinder repacked. The Rea pin has been a pain we have tried heat and a make shift tool to pull the pin with no luck at all. Does anyone have experience with this machine? Any Advice is greatly appreciated.
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    2018 JCB 27T track tension

    Posted this in the CTL forum, no responses, I see more JCB traffic (though still not much) here. Apologies if this is poor form. I just got a new to me 270T, unfortunately without any manuals. Does anyone here know what the proper track tension should be for this machine? And/or where to find...
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    JCB 1400b hydraulic line swap

    I have a JCB 1400b s/n 14bt4098/339268/7 that I have to replace hydraulic line # 615/44200 to the backhoe control. Question is how much fluid will I loose when removing line, will it drain the reservoir down to line level? What is the best way to do the swap? ( the highlighted line)
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    Help get your qualifications up

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    JCB JS130 CAPS function for throttle reset - won't complete cycle

    Hello everyone, I've got a JCB JS130 excavator. Very similar to a case 9010B or linkbelt. Had some hydraulic pressure issues and decided to make sure I was getting full engine RPMs before I messed with the hydraulics too much. My local JCB dealer send me instructions on hot to reset the...
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    JCB JS130 Hydraulic problems - Dipper functions weak

    Hello everyone. I have a 2000 JCB JS130 Excavator I recently purchased .... At an auction... May be my problem right there. Has 3200 hours. The machine moves fast and tracks quickly in all speeds. I can rotate the tracks opposite one another with no issue. However it does wander towards one...
  15. dcb05

    Stuck pinion nut. SOS

    So I'm working on a jcb midi cx and the front axle started leaking from the pinion seal and I watched a generic YouTube video and saw that really easy so I went ahead and started the job. First thing I didn't see that it was a staked nut and second who ever installed it punched it down so it was...
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    What is the make of your backhoe

    If you own more than one pick the one you use the most.
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    JCB 214 Transmission issues

    I posted a thread earlier and I'm still having issues. 2004 JCB 214. Unit runs great. Forward and reverse run fine for 10-15 min. Then it stops moving forward or reverse. I'm losing pressure when it stops moving. I've already changed out the pump. Then the pressure release valve. What else...
  18. Jenson48

    JCB VM117 Roller

    Vibrator drum not working. Fuses all good. Needing wiring schematics for the vibratory system. And also a code showing P2135-00 and throttle response was none. Cut it off and it throttled back up fine then showed again. Thank you in advance. Attached are pictures for serial number.
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    JCB 520-50 Auxillary Hydraulics

    Hi all. I have a 2013 JCB 520. I just built an auger to go on the quick attach. Is there anyway to operate the auxillary hydraulics and have boom function at the same time? I cannot rotate the auger and provide down force or even just a float function for the boom. Any Help is much appreciated...
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    3.8ton Kubota kx-121-2

    Hi. Could anyone tell me the weight of a pair of steel tracks for a 3.8ton Kubota kx-121-2 please.
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