Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Liebherr L556 XPower. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
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 L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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