Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The JCB 3CX Compact has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,915kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 37kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 2,915kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 37kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,915kg
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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,915kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.