Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 32cm (1ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 32cm (1ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 4,679 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 digs 32cm (1ft) 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 32cm (1ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 0kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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