Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Komatsu PC360LC-11
The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 27,665kg and digs 3.94m (13ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 27,665kg.
- Dig depth: the Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 3.94m (13ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Komatsu PC360LC-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 35,800 to 36,900kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 8.18m |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Komatsu PC360LC-11. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
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.
Full 3CX specifications →Buy or hire the PC360LC-11 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 27,665kg
- you want one that digs 3.94m (13ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 35.8 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 8.18m.
Full PC360LC-11 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Komatsu PC360LC-11?
The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 27,665kg and digs 3.94m (13ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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