Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 3CX
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 1,420kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 1,420kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,420kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 3CX?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 1,420kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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