Head to head
Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,444kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,444kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment 221F | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,691kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 221F if...
A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,444kg
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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,444kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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