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JCB 3CX Compact vs Komatsu PC360LC-11

The Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 3.18m (10.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 3CX Compact
JCB 3CX Compact - image: JCB
Komatsu PC360LC-11
Komatsu PC360LC-11 - image: komatsu.eu

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 3CX CompactKomatsu PC360LC-11
Operating weight6070 kg35,800 to 36,900kg
Dig depth5 m8.18m
Engine power55 kW-
Travel Speed40 kph-

Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Komatsu PC360LC-11. 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 PC360LC-11 if...

  • you want one that digs 3.18m (10.5ft) deeper

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 35.8 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 8.18m.

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Full PC360LC-11 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Komatsu PC360LC-11?

The Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 3.18m (10.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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