Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Takeuchi TB260
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 335kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 335kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Takeuchi TB260. 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 digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 335kg
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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Takeuchi TB260?
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 335kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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