Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Kubota K008-3
The JCB 3CX Compact has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 48kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 5,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 980kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 10.2PS |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Kubota K008-3. 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 has 48kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,090kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Kubota K008-3?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,090kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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