Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs JCB 3CX
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 295kg
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
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 ZX85USB-6 and the JCB 3CX?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 295kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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