Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota KX030-4
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,345kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,345kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.7 kw |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota KX030-4. 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 5,345kg
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 KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Kubota KX030-4?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,345kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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