Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Kubota U10
The JCB 3CX Compact has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,870kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 47kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,870kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Kubota U10. 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 47kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,870kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,870kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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