Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs JCB 535-95
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler).
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | JCB 535-95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant |
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, JCB 535-95. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the 535-95 if...
A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the JCB 535-95?
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler).
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