Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,645kg and digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,645kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 5,645kg
- you want one that digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper
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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,645kg and digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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