Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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