Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 55 kW |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, JCB 3CX Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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