Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 580kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 5490 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55 kW |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, JCB 525-60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 580kg
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 →Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 580kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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