Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 225kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 225kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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