Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,290kg and digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,290kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Kubota KX019-4. 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 4,290kg
- you want one that digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,290kg and digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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