Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 42 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 13kW more power
- you want one that digs 82cm (2.5ft) 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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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