Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,903kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,903kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson DW10. 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 6,903kg
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 DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,903kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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