Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Manitou MT933
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 990kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 990kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Manitou MT933. 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 990kg
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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Manitou MT933?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 990kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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