Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,160kg and digs 2.52m (8.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,160kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 2.52m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota K008-5. 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 7,160kg
- you want one that digs 2.52m (8.5ft) deeper
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,160kg and digs 2.52m (8.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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