Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB 3CX Compact has 45kW more power and digs 3.23m (10.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 45kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 3.23m (10.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 45kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.23m (10.5ft) 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 45kW more power and digs 3.23m (10.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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