Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 0kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact digs 3cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 0kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 3cm 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 0kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact digs 3cm deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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