Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Yanmar SV17VT
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,370kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,370kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 4,370kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 58kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,370kg. The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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