Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,440kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,440kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,440kg
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 HD 12i VV and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,440kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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