Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 4,307kg and has 30kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 4,307kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 85kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 89cm (3ft) 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,307kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 4,307kg and has 30kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact digs 89cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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