Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,894kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,894kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,894kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,894kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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