Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 55 kW |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, JCB 3CX Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 53kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
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 Hydrema 912F and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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