Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 105kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 105kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 8240kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Engine power | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota KX080-4a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
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 KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 105kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 105kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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