Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Kubota U27-4
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,480kg and digs 2.18m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,480kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 2.18m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Kubota U27-4. 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 3,480kg
- you want one that digs 2.18m (7ft) 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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Kubota U27-4?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,480kg and digs 2.18m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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