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Iseki TF321F vs JCB 3CX Compact

The JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Iseki TF321F
Iseki TF321F - image: other Iseki models shown; photo Reise Reise, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
JCB 3CX Compact
JCB 3CX Compact - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Iseki TF321FJCB 3CX Compact
Engine power21HP55 kW
Drive4WD-
Operating weight-6070 kg
Dig depth-5 m
Travel Speed-40 kph

Sources: Iseki TF321F, JCB 3CX Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TF321F if...

A small 4WD compact tractor aimed at smallholdings, paddocks and estate grounds work rather than full-scale farming. Its low power puts it alongside garden and topper attachments, not ploughing or heavy haulage.

Full TF321F specifications →

Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...

  • you want one that has 39kW 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 Iseki TF321F and the JCB 3CX Compact?

The JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power. The Iseki TF321F is a 4WD compact tractor; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.

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