Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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