Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 575kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 575kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 4,679 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 575kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Full ET90 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 575kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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