Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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