Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,780kg and digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,780kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 2,722 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 5,780kg
- you want one that digs 1.52m (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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,780kg and digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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