Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 179kW more power and is the bigger machine by 16,630kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 179kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 16,630kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 179kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,630kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 179kW more power and is the bigger machine by 16,630kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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