Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,416kg and digs 1.2m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,416kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.2m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 5,442 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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.
Full 3CX specifications →Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,416kg
- you want one that digs 1.2m (4ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,416kg and digs 1.2m (4ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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