Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,425kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,425kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,425kg
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 CX25D and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,425kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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