Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 585kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 585kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 585kg
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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 280kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 585kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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