Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB 3CX
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 35,051kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 35,051kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 35,051kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB 3CX?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 35,051kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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