Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 37,116kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 37,116kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 6070 kg |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 55 kW |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 37,116kg
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 Compact if...
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 Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 37,116kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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