Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,959kg and digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,959kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Full E10z specifications →Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,959kg
- you want one that digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper
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.
Full 3CX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,959kg and digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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