Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,355kg and digs 1.66m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,355kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 1.66m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota KX019-4. 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 6,355kg
- you want one that digs 1.66m (5.5ft) 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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,355kg and digs 1.66m (5.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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