Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 41kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,360kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 41kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,360kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 6070 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 55 kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 Compact if...
- you want one that has 41kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,360kg
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 41kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,360kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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