Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota KX060-5
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,694kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,694kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | - | 47.6 kw |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota KX060-5. 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 2,694kg
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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Kubota KX060-5?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,694kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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