Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 23kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 3,485kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 23kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 3,485kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 6070 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 55 kW |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 3,485kg
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 Compact if...
- you want one that has 23kW more power
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 23kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 3,485kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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