Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 3CX
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107,565kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107,565kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 107,565kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 3CX?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107,565kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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