Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Takeuchi TB230
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,260kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,260kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Takeuchi TB230. 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 5,260kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Takeuchi TB230?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,260kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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