Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB 3CX Compact has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,205kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 44kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,205kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 2.61m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Takeuchi TB216. 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 has 44kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,205kg
- you want one that digs 2.61m (8.5ft) deeper
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,205kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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