Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 2,490kg and digs 73cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 2,490kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 73cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 4,968 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,490kg
- you want one that digs 73cm (2.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Full EW100 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 2,490kg and digs 73cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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