Head to head
Bobcat T450 vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,174kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,174kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat T450 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2961 kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 41 kW | - |
| Rated operating capacity | 717 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Bobcat T450, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T450 if...
A compact track loader for groundworks, landscaping and site clearance, using tracks for better grip on soft or muddy ground. Hire fleets and contractors use it with buckets, grapples and other attachments.
Full T450 specifications →Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,174kg
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 Bobcat T450 and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,174kg. The Bobcat T450 is a compact track loader; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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