Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 14,565kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 14,565kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Volvo A25G. 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.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,565kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 14,565kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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