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Dimensions
| JCB HMEE Model | A/B-KIT | TES |
|---|---|---|
| A. Overall Length (w/ full ancillaries) | 397.6 in (10100 mm) | 397.6 in (10100 mm) |
| B. Overall Height | 153.1 in (3890 mm) | 153.1 in (3890 mm) |
| C. Height to Top of Cab (Prepared for air transport) | 105.1 in (2670 mm) | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
| D. Wheelbase | 120.5 in (3060 mm) | 120.5 in (3060 mm) |
| E. Ground Clearance – Kingpost | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) |
| F. Width – Shovel | 96.1 in (2440 mm) | 96.1 in (2440 mm) |
| G. Overall Height | 120.9 in (3070 mm) | 120.9 in (3070 mm) |
| H. Length | 372 in (9450 mm) | 372 in (9450 mm) |
| I. Width – Bar Armour | N/A | 116.1 in (2950 mm) |
| Approach Angle | 36.5° | 36.5° |
| Interface Angle, Travel Mode | 148° | 148° |
| Departure Angle | 31.5° | 31.5° |
Backhoe Performance
| A. SAE Max Dig Depth | 155.1 in (3940 mm) |
| A. SAE 2 ft Flat Bottom | 153.1 in (3890 mm) |
| A. Maximum Dig Depth | 155.1 in (3940 mm) |
| B. Reach at Ground Level to Rear Wheel Center | 257.5 in (6540 mm) |
| C. Reach at Ground Level to Slew Center | 206.7 in (5250 mm) |
| D. Reach at Full Height to Slew Center | 82.7 in (2100 mm) |
| E. Side Reach – To Center Line of Machine | 206.7 in (5250 mm) |
| F. SAE Maximum Operating Height | 221.7 in (5630 mm) |
| G. Maximum Loadover Height | 152.0 in (3860 mm) |
| J. Bucket Rotation | 187.5° |
| Bucket Tearout (SAE J1179, Speed) | 9648 lbf (42.9 kN) |
| Bucket Tearout (SAE J1179, Power) | 11313 lbf (50.3 kN) |
| Dipper Tearout (SAE J1179) | 6974 lbf (31.0 kN) |
| Lift Capacity Over End (SAE J31) | 2866 lbf (12.8 kN) |
Loader Performance
| M. Dump Height | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
| N. Loadover Height | 149.2 in (3790 mm) |
| O. Pin Height | 158.7 in (4030 mm) |
| P. Pin Forward Reach | 26.8 in (680 mm) |
| Q. Reach at Ground (Toe Plate Horizontal) | 98.4 in (2500 mm) |
| R. Max. Reach at Full Height | 79.5 in (2020 mm) |
| S. Reach at Full Height Fully Dumped | 57.5 in (1460 mm) |
| T. Dig Depth | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| U. Rollback at Ground | 40.1° |
| V. Dump Angle | 45° |
| Shovel Breakout, 4-in-1 Bucket | 7867 lbf (35.6 kN) |
| Loader Arm Breakout, 4-in-1 Bucket | 5071 lbf (22.6 kN) |
| Lift Capacity to Full Height, 4-in-1 Bucket | 4500 lb (2041 kg) |
| Shovel Breakout, GP Bucket | 8997 lbf (40.1 kN) |
| Loader Arm Breakout, GP Bucket | 5071 lbf (22.6 kN) |
Loader Buckets
| Bucket Type | Width | Capacity SAE |
|---|---|---|
| GP Bucket on quickhitch | 96 in (2438 mm) | 1.31 yd3 (1.0 m3) |
| 4-in-1 Bucket on quickhitch | 96 in (2438 mm) | 1.22 yd3 (0.93 m3) |
Backhoe Buckets
| Bucket Width | Capacity (rated) | Weight | Teeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 in (305 mm) | 0.12 yd3 (0.09 m3) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 3 |
| 18 in (457 mm) | 0.21 yd3 (0.16 m3) | 269 lb (122 kg) | 3 |
| 24 in (610 mm) | 0.30 yd3 (0.23 m3) | 313 lb (142 kg) | 4 |
| 32 in (800 mm) | 0.39 yd3 (0.30 m3) | 359 lb (163 kg) | 5 |
| 38 in (950 mm) | 0.50 yd3 (0.38 m3) | 403 lb (183 kg) | 5 |
| 44 in (1100 mm) | 0.63 yd3 (0.48 m3) | 448 lb (203 kg) | 6 |
Weights
| Operating Weight (A-Kit, armored) | 31140 lb (14125 kg) |
| Operating Weight (B-Kit, armored) | 35184 lb (15959 kg) |
| Operating Weight (TES, armored) | 35671 lb (16180 kg) |
Operational weight with one operator, 4-in-1 GP shovel, 610 mm excavator bucket, full fuel load, runflat inserts, no stowage.
Engine Details
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Make | Cummins |
| Engine Model | Cummins QSB 6.7 |
| Displacement | 408.9 cu in (6.7 L) |
| Bore | 4.0 in (102 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Gross Power | 200 hp (149 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 2300 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 520 lb ft (705 Nm) |
| Torque Measured @ | 1600 rpm |
| Power Rating | ISO/TR 14396 & SAE J1995 |
| Cold Start | Inlet grid heater |
| Air Cleaner | Dual element, dry filter |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with charge air cooling |
Operational Specs
| Operating Weight, A-Kit | 31140 lb (14125 kg) |
| Operating Weight, B-Kit | 35184 lb (15959 kg) |
| Operating Weight, TES | 35671 lb (16180 kg) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V |
| Alternator | 240 amps |
| Battery | 2x 12 V |
| Working Lights | 2 adjustable front lights + 4 adjustable rear lights |
Armored Cab
| JCB HMEE | A-Kit | B-Kit | TES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 | 2 | One blast attenuating seat |
| ROPS / FOPS | ISO 3471 and 3449 (SAE J1040 and J231) | + | + |
| Seat Belt | 3 point inertia reel seat belts for both seats SAE J386 and FMVSS 210 and 207 | + | + |
| Access | Two door access and sliding rear glass | 2nd door has been removed | Door access + Roof hatch |
| HVAC | 3 speed heating and air conditioning blowers | + | + |
| CANBUS | SAE J1939 CANBUS enables diagnostic access to main vehicle systems | + | + |
| Armour | Prepared to accept applique armour | Addition of applique armour and ballistic glazing | Addition of blast mitigating belly plates, internal spall liner, bar armour, foot plate |
Communications for JCB HMEE Armored Military Backhoe Loader (TES) – provision for electronic communications and counter measures as well as night and thermal imaging systems.
Steering
| Steering Modes | 2WS for on-highway travel / 4WS for loading duties and confined sites / Crab steer for parallel drive when digging close to walls and other obstacles |
| Min Kerb-kerb, 2WS | 724 in (18400 mm) |
| Min Kerb-kerb, 4WS | 409 in (10380 mm) |
| Min Wall-wall, 2WS | 791 in (20100 mm) |
| Min Wall-wall, 4WS | 516 in (13100 mm) |
Suspension System
| Type | Full suspension with optimised spring rates and damping with four suspension modes |
| Tavel Mode | Full suspension for travel on and off highway |
| Transport / Maintenance Mode | Lowers suspension for tie-down, storage or workshop |
| Loader Mode | Front axle locked for maximum stability, rear axle oscillates |
| Backhoe Mode | Rear axle locked, front axle oscillates |
Transmission
| Type | ZF Ergopower transmission with torque converter |
| Number of Gears | 6F / 2R |
| Max Forward Speed | 55 mph (88.5 km/h) |
| Max Reverse Speed | 19 mph (30.6 km/h) |
| Torque Converter Ratio | 1.79:1 |
| Drive | 4WD (Electrical selection of 4WD) |
| Service Brakes | Outboard dry discs with twin callipers front and rear. Service brake disc diameter 18.1 in (460 mm) |
| Parking Brake | Two spring applied hydraulically released callipers operating on discs mounted on the transmission output shafts.Park brake disc diameter 14.9 in (380 mm). Capable of holding vehicle on 1:2.5 (21.8°) slope |
| ABS | ABS for controlled stopping in difficult conditions |
| Differential Lock | Dedicated JCB heavy duty steer-drive axles front and rear. Both axles incorporate JCB soft-engage differentials enabling on-the-move engagement of differential locks |
| Front Tire Size | 445/80 R25 |
| Rear Tire Size | 445/80 R25 |
*In JCB HMEE TES configuration forward travel speed is limited to 40.4 mph (65 km/h)
Hydraulic System
| Type | Open center hydraulics |
| Pump Type | Gear pump |
| Main Pump Flow Capacity | 26.4 gal/min (100 L/min) |
| AUX Pump 2 Flow Capacity | 18.5 gal/min (70 L/min) |
| AUX Pump 3 Flow Capacity | 3.2 gal/min (12 L/min) |
| Handtool Circuit | Integrated hydraulic handtool circuit to HTMA type 2 with 50 ft hose reel |
| Auxiliary Hydraulics | Auxiliary hydraulic connections on loader and backhoe for optional attachments |
| Hydraulic Oil Filtration | Full flow 10 micron filter to ensure that oil stays free of contaminants |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 gal (265 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (w/ Filter) | 4 gal (15 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 9.8 gal (37.1 L) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity (w/ Tank) | 37 gal (140 L) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 7.9 gal (30 L) |
| Axle Differential Casing Capacity (each axle) | 4.8 gal (18 L) |
| Axle Hubs Capacity (each axle) | 0.8 gal (3 L) |
The JCB High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE) is a groundbreaking military-grade backhoe loader engineered for speed, versatility, and protection. Designed to self-deploy with convoys, this machine combines the digging, loading, and road-clearance abilities of a traditional backhoe loader with the high on-road velocity and cross-country mobility of a combat support vehicle.
With a top speed of around 55 mph (88.5 km/h), four-wheel drive and steer, full suspension, and multiple protection levels (unarmoured A-Kit to fully armoured C-Kit), the HMEE enables military engineers to move quickly, respond to emerging threats, build infrastructure, and carry out obstacle removal – all without needing transporters. Built for global deployment and rugged terrain, it also supports military fuels, is air transportable, and provides ergonomic, protected working conditions to maximise efficiency in austere and hostile environments.
How much does a used JCB HMEE cost?
Used HMEE in good condition might cost somewhere in the approximate range of $150,000 − $400,000 USD, possibly more if armor, low hours, or fully maintained. On the lower end, if the machine is heavily used, needs refurbishing, or lacks upgrades, maybe $100,000 − $200,000 USD.