Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 6,960kg and digs 99cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 6,960kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 99cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 5225mm |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,960kg
- you want one that digs 99cm (3ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Full TB2150 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 6,960kg and digs 99cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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