Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 2,583kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 2,583kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 6070 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, JCB 3CX Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,583kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 2,583kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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