Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 9,025kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 9,025kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 30kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 23cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 5225mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 85kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,025kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that digs 23cm deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 9,025kg and has 30kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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