Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 670kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 670kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, JCB 9T-2. 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 670kg
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 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 670kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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