Head to head
JCB 3CX vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,645kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,645kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 5490 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, JCB 525-60. 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 2,645kg
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 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,645kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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