Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power and digs 83cm (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 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 42 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 83cm (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 EZ80 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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