Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 3CX
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 6,865kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 6,865kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,865kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the JCB 3CX?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 6,865kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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