Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Manitou MT 625 H. 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 MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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