Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 45,959kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 45,959kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 45,959kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 45,959kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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