Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 19kW more power and digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 19kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 799kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 5 m |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 3CX Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 799kg
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 E55z and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 19kW more power and digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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