Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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