Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Mecalac TA6
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 1,925kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 1,925kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Mecalac TA6. 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 1,925kg
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 TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Mecalac TA6?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 1,925kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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