Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Takeuchi TB230
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,195kg and digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,195kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 2835 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Takeuchi TB230. 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 3,195kg
- you want one that digs 2.17m (7ft) 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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Takeuchi TB230?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,195kg and digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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