Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs JCB 3CX
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 5,665kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 5,665kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,665kg
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Full 3CX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the JCB 3CX?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 5,665kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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