Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 10kW more power
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 EW65 if...
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 3,895 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 EW65?
The JCB 3CX Compact digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper and has 10kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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