Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,075kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,075kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,075kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,075kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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