Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,580kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 2.33m (7.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 has 39kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,580kg
- you want one that digs 2.33m (7.5ft) 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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,580kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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