Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs JCB 8008 CTS
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 5,064kg and digs 3.31m (11ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 5,064kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 3.31m (11ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 5,064kg
- you want one that digs 3.31m (11ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 5,064kg and digs 3.31m (11ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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