Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,815kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,815kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,815kg
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 ZX33U-6 and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,815kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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