Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota K008-3
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,155kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,155kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 980kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota K008-3. 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 7,155kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Kubota K008-3?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,155kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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