Head to head
JCB 3CX vs JCB 3T-2
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,790kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,790kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2345 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,790kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,790kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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