Residents on Risca Road, Newport reported hearing a loud crash at approximately 10am. The incident was reported to have happened while the vehicle was being loaded onto a low loader, before it fell onto its side. The incident was reported to have happened while the vehicle was being loaded onto a low loader, before it fell onto its side. (Image: Susan Davies)Depending on the model, a JCB can weigh anywhere from around six tonnes to well over 20 tonnes, with a typical JCB 3CX backhoe loader weighing about six to eight tonnes. (Image: Susan Davies)Depending on the model, a JCB can weigh anywhere from around six tonnes to well over 20 tonnes, with a typical JCB 3CX backhoe loader weighing about six to eight tonnes.