Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,375kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,375kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 6070 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 Compact if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,375kg
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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,375kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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