Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 2,605kg and digs 1.75m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 2,605kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.75m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 3245 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 2,605kg
- you want one that digs 1.75m (6ft) 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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 2,605kg and digs 1.75m (6ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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