Head to head
Hamm HC 110i vs JCB 3CX
The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 3,510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 3,510kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HC 110i | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 11,645 kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Maximum working width | 2,140 mm | - |
| Drum diameter | 1,504 mm (front) | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 85 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Hamm HC 110i, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HC 110i if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,510kg
An 11 tonne class single drum soil compactor for road, housing and groundworks sub-base and embankment compaction. Used by civils and earthworks contractors and larger hire fleets.
Full HC 110i specifications →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 Hamm HC 110i and the JCB 3CX?
The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 3,510kg. The Hamm HC 110i is a compactor with smooth drum; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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