Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 5 m |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 Compact if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
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 ZX33U-6 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 36kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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