Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB 3T-2
The JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 365kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 365kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 18.9 kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 365kg
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 3T-2 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 365kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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