Original 914/56500 rear drive shaft from the renowned SPICER (DANA) brand. This is the short propshaft that transmits drive from the gearbox to the rear axle. It is designed for JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders equipped with a Powershift transmission. The shaft has a length of 265 mm and is factory-balanced, ready for installation. It uses 126.2 x 34.9 mm cross joints (U-joints).
SPICER (DANA) is a global leader in the manufacturing of drive axles, driveshafts, and transmission components. Choosing a SPICER product guarantees the highest original equipment (OEM) quality, precise fit, and maximum durability you expect from a factory-fitted part.
| Brand | Type / Series / Model |
|---|---|
| JCB | Backhoe Loaders: 3CX, 4CX (Powershift transmission models only) |
The list above is for reference. It is crucial to verify the transmission type (Powershift) and shaft length (265 mm).
When replacing the drive shaft, we recommend inspecting the condition of the flanges (yokes) on the transmission and the axle. You should also check the universal joints (126.2x34.9mm), although this shaft is typically supplied complete.
Drive shaft failure (e.g., cracking, shearing, or losing a U-joint) leads to an immediate loss of drive to the rear axle. This can cause a loss of machine control, especially when driving on the road or working on a slope. A failed, rotating shaft can also destroy the transmission housing or axle.
The 914/56500 rear drive shaft is a power transmission component that connects the output of the Powershift transmission to the input (pinion) of the rear drive axle. It must transfer the full torque while compensating for changes in angle and distance between the gearbox and the axle (via universal joints and a slip joint).
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No. This shaft (914/56500) is exclusively for Powershift transmissions. Synchroshuttle machines use a shaft with a different length and different mounts.
Drive shaft length is typically measured when compressed (shortest), from the center of one U-joint to the center of the other, or flange-face to flange-face. In this case, L=265mm is the overall length.
The front drive shaft (connecting transmission to the front axle) is much longer and has a different design to compensate for the steering axle's movement. This shaft (914/56500) is short (265 mm) and connects to the rigid rear axle.
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