Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Kubota KX060-5
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 629kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 47.6 kw |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Kubota KX060-5. 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 digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 629kg
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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Kubota KX060-5?
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper and has 7kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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