JCB Backhoe Loader 3CX Scale Model | OO HO TT N O Gauge | Firebox Models

£5.99

Scale 1:160 1:148 1:120 1:87 1:76 1:48 1:43

JCB Backhoe Sitemaster 3CX 'Lowcab' – Scale Model

JCB Backhoe Sitemaster 3CX 'Lowcab' (Unpainted - Grey)

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Add instant realism and heavy-duty character to your construction and industrial scenes with this highly detailed JCB Backhoe Sitemaster 'Lowcab' scenic accessory. Featuring classic 1990s backhoe loader proportions, rugged detailing, and supplied unpainted in grey, this iconic workhorse is ideal for model railway layouts, scale dioramas, and tabletop wargaming.

Perfect For

1990s to modern construction sites, civil engineering, and roadworks
Utility repairs, water/gas trenching, and municipal council yards
Depot yards, industrial estates, and farmyards
Trackside maintenance, ballast work, and railway infrastructure scenes
OO (1:76), HO (1:87), N (1:148), N (1:160), TT (1:120), and O (1:43.5), O (1:48) scale layouts

About the Real Machine

Based on the iconic 1990s JCB 3CX Sitemaster design, this Lowcab variation was a mainstay across British and Global construction sites, highways agencies, and municipal plant fleets throughout the decade. Featuring a reduced-height cab profile engineered to pass under restricted clearances and fit easily on standard transport trailers, this backhoe loader combines classic 1990s styling with versatile earth-moving power. It is an essential, era-accurate addition for model railway layouts depicting Era 8 (1982–1997) through to modern-day preservation and contractor scenes.

Pro Layout Tip

Weather the front bucket and rear digger arm with subtle rust washes, add dried mud along the wheel arches, for a realistic work-site finish!

Scales Available

1:160 (N- Scale | Gauge) (US/International)

1:148 (N - Scale | Gauge) (UK)

1:120 (TT - Scale | Gauge) (International)

1:87 (HO - Scale | Gauge) (US/International)

1:76 (OO - Scale | Gauge) (UK)

1:48 (O - Scale | Gauge) (US/International)

1:43 (O - Scale | Gauge) (UK)

Please Note

Supplied unpainted in grey resin, with the bulk of the supports removed for your convenience — ready to prime and paint!
Figure shown is for scale reference only and is not included
Any illustrative models shown under our logo are available separately in our shop

This is a highly detailed scale model intended for adult collectors, model railway enthusiasts, and diorama builders. It is not a toy. Recommended for ages 14+ due to small parts and potential choking hazards.

All models, designs, photography, and product listings are the protected intellectual property of Firebox Models.

Disclosures

PRODUCT SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATION

Product Classification: Detailed Scale Model / Adult Collector's Item
Recommended Age: 14 Years of Age and Older (14+)

IMPORTANT: This product is a detailed scale model intended for hobbyists and collectors. It is NOT A TOY and is not designed or intended for use in play by children.

1. Legal Status and Age Exemption Declaration

United Kingdom (UK)

Compliance Framework: This product is manufactured and supplied in accordance with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (GPSR).
Exemption Status: In accordance with the UK Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, this product is explicitly classified as an adult collector's item ("detailed and faithful scale models" or "kits for the assembly of detailed scale models") and is exempt from toy safety testing protocols, provided it carries the mandatory "14+" marking.

European Union (EU)

Compliance Framework: This product meets the safety requirements set forth under the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR).
Exemption Status: Under Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive) and subsequent EU Toy Safety Regulations, products designed or intended exclusively for collectors aged 14 and over are legally excluded from the scope of "toys." Therefore, a CE mark or Digital Product Passport for toys is not legally required, provided the packaging clearly indicates the target age.

United States (US)

Compliance Framework: This product complies with the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
Exemption Status: Under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), a "children's product" is legally defined as an item intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. Because this item is engineered and marketed strictly to individuals aged 14 and older, it is exempt from mandatory CPSIA third-party laboratory testing, Children’s Product Certificates (CPC), and ASTM F963 toy compliance tracking labels.

2. Safety Warnings & Hazards

Because scale models prioritize visual realism and historical accuracy over play-safe geometry, the following physical warnings must be observed:

⚠️ CHOKING HAZARD: This product contains small parts and fine details. Keep completely out of reach of children under 3 years of age, infants, and pets.
⚠️ SHARP EDGES / POINTS: Due to the detailed nature of small scale, some components (such as ladders, pipes, or corners) may feature functional sharp edges or points. Handle with care during, painting, and installation.