Head to head
Avant 528 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 55 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Avant 528, JCB 3CX Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 36kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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