JCB 444 TA4-68
Built: 2015-2022 · Series: Other models
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JCB – other nonroad diesel engines: the collective page of the 444 and 448 ranges outside the named versions, model years 2011 to 2026, 55 to 129 kW, four-cylinder 4.4 and 4.8 litres
JCB (J C Bamford Excavators) of Rocester, Staffordshire, is one of the large British, still family-owned construction-equipment makers, fitting wheeled loaders, excavators and its own Loadall telehandlers with in-house-developed diesel engines. This page gathers the engines the register could not assign to a named version, with model years from 2011 to 2026 – a sign of the long, largely unchanged production run of the 444 and 448 engine family across numerous model years. The 444 and 448 designations correspond to the 4.4- and 4.8-litre four-cylinders, confirmed by the EPA codes 04.4 and 04.8.
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The register lists here 20 versions with 55 to 129 kW rated output at 2,050 to 2,200 rpm, from four-cylinders with 92 to 106 mm bore and 112 to 135 mm stroke. Maximum torque ranges from 327 to 690 Nm at 1,150 to 1,500 rpm. Among the emission stages, Tier 4 (Final or Phase-in) and Interim Tier 4 are balanced with 7 versions each, Tier 3 follows with 6; the turbocharger is mostly variable-geometry (14 of 20).
The 444 and 448 engines drive JCB's core range, from backhoe loaders through wheeled loaders to the Loadall telehandlers, and form the backbone of the maker's own drive technology in the mid power segment.
On a used purchase, operating hours and the service history of the injection system, the condition of the variable-geometry or waste-gate turbocharger, the tightness of the charge-air ducting, and on the newer Tier 4 Final versions the function of the exhaust aftertreatment matter; given the long production run, on older model years before 2015 the condition of the crankshaft seals is especially worth checking. Spares run through the JCB dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: JCB (weitere Nonroad-Dieselmotoren), JCB (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine code | B1Acorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine family | SJCBL04.4S09; KJCBL04.4S09; GJCBL04.4S09; FJCBL04.4S09; HJCBL04.4S09; TJCBL04.4S09; LJCBL04.4S09; MJCBL04.4S09; JJCBL04.4S09; PJCBL04.4S09; NJCBL04.4S09; RJCBL04.4S09correct |
| Engine families | SJCBL04.4S09; KJCBL04.4S09; GJCBL04.4S09; FJCBL04.4S09; HJCBL04.4S09; TJCBL04.4S09; LJCBL04.4S09; MJCBL04.4S09; JJCBL04.4S09; PJCBL04.4S09; NJCBL04.4S09; RJCBL04.4S09correct |
| Fuel | 7-15 ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Dieselcorrect |
| Rated output | 68 kWcorrect |
| Power band | 56<=kW<130correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Maximum torque | 433 N·mcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,450 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Cylinder layout | in linecorrect |
| Bore | 103 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 132 mmcorrect |
| Operating cycle | four-stroke dieselcorrect |
| Injection | direct injectioncorrect |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
| Turbocharger type | Variable Geometry Turbochargercorrect |
| Charge-air cooling | aircorrect |
| Emissions stage | Tier 4 (Final or Phase In)correct |
Origin and approval
| Version | B1Acorrect |
|---|---|
| Built from | 2015correct |
| Built to | 2026correct |
| Model year from | 2015correct |
| Model year to | 2026correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the JCB 444 TA4-68 have?
The JCB 444 TA4-68 delivers 68 kW.
When was the JCB 444 TA4-68 built?
Production years: 2015-2022.
What to check before buying
- Match the data plate against the order: frame size, mounting and rating have to agree.
- For used units, ask about winding condition and bearing play.
- Ask about parts availability for this series — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
120
430 TA4-55
444 TA3-81
444 TA3-93
444 TA4-55
444 TA4-81
444 TA4-93
444 TA4i-68
444 TA4i-81
444 TA4i-93
448 TA3-108F
448 TA3-129F
Sources: US EPA — engine certification data (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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