JCB 3CX Ebay

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JCB 3CX Ebay

Post #1 by Ross.cameron » Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:02 pm

Hi there, first time poster.

I'm looking for a cheap JCB for a self build project, I have no experience of plant but fairly savvy on cars.

I've been looking at this one on Ebay and would appreciate your thoughts on what questions I should be asking other than the general condition etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-3CX-2WD-DIGGER-/181080890643?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Construction_Tools_ET&hash=item2a29431d13

Many Thanks

Ross


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Re: JCB 3CX Ebay

Post #2 by grant » Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:50 pm

To be honest if I were you I would be looking for one with a 4 in 1 bucket and extra dig definitely a 4in1 for grabbing material etc makes the job much easier


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Re: JCB 3CX Ebay

Post #3 by essexpete » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:08 pm

Yes I would want a 4 in 1, invaluable for clearing up.


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Re: JCB 3CX Ebay

Post #4 by jcb1968 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:00 am

Looks tidy, and at around 3000£ is on the mark for a standard machine,
it has forks for your self build
4in1 while handy, is very heavy on a 2wd machine
it has good tyres
If you can view, i would look underthe machine before you start and move it, for any pools of oil,
Does it torque. Ok? Ie can it drive off starting in forth gear?
Starting on the key? Charging the battery? Electrics working? Gauges working?
Last service? Etc
1982 3CX4 sitemaster


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Re: JCB 3CX Ebay

Post #5 by essexpete » Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:24 pm

Yes if you are going to have a look operate it to working temperatures to check the transmission and hydraulics. I take the point about the 4 in 1 our old 3C had a smaller bucket than the standard JCB 4 in 1.


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