Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Komatsu PC26MR-5. 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 PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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