Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Kubota U20
The JCB 3CX Compact has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Kubota U20. 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 42kW more power
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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 42kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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