Head to head
Terex Finlay C-1540 vs JCB 3CX
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 25,215kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 25,215kg.
Specifications side by side
| Terex Finlay C-1540 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 33,350kg (transport weight) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Crusher | Finlay 1000 cone crusher, 1000mm (40in) head diameter | - |
| Power unit | CAT or Scania, 257-261kW (350hp) | - |
| Features | Hydraulic closed side setting, automatic tramp relief, integrated level sensor | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Terex Finlay C-1540, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C-1540 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 25,215kg
A tracked mobile cone crusher aimed at medium-sized quarry operators and contract crushing firms who need to process rock or recycled aggregate on site rather than trucking it to a fixed plant.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
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 Terex Finlay C-1540 and the JCB 3CX?
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 25,215kg. The Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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