The JCB 408ZX is a compact wheel loader designed for versatility and efficiency in construction and material handling applications. Powered by a 4-cylinder JCB 1104C-44 diesel engine, it delivers 75 hp (56 kW) of gross power and 223 lb-ft of torque, with natural aspiration and a displacement of 268.6 cu in. The loader features a hydrostatic transmission with two forward and two reverse gears, offering a top speed of 18.7 mph (29 kph). Its operating weight is 10,670 lbs (4,840 kg), and it has a tipping capacity of 7,474 lbs (3,390 kg). The bucket provides a heaped capacity of 1.1 cu yds (1 m³) and a struck capacity of 0.9 cu yds, with a width of 6.3 ft (2 m) and a breakout force of 9,375 lbs (4,253 kg). Maximum dump clearance reaches 8.3 ft (2.5 m), while the hinge pin max height is 10.4 ft (3.2 m). The loader measures 16.5 ft (5 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, 5.8 ft (1.8 m) in width over tires, and 8.6 ft (2.6 m) in height to the top of the cab. Ground clearance is 1.4 ft (0.4 m), and the turning radius is 11.9 ft (3.6 m). The hydraulic system uses a gear pump with a flow capacity of 17.5 gal/min (64 l/min), and the fuel tank holds 26.5 gal (98 l). The machine is equipped with 12.5x20 tires and a 12-volt electrical system.