Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,630kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,630kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 6070 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 109,630kg
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 Compact if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,630kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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