Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,057kg and digs 6cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,057kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 4,184 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 2,057kg
- you want one that digs 6cm 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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 2,057kg and digs 6cm deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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