Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota U10
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,935kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,935kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota U10. 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 6,935kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,935kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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