Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 5 m |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, JCB 3CX Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that has 13kW 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 ZX85USB-6 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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