Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,894kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 48kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,894kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 3.18m (10.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 5 m |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 55 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 3CX Compact. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that has 48kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,894kg
- you want one that digs 3.18m (10.5ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E10z and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,894kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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