Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 5 m |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 has 50kW more power
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 Compact if...
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 ZX145W-6 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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