Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 1,380kg and digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 1,380kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 3,895 mm |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 1,380kg
- you want one that digs 35cm (1ft) 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 EW65 if...
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 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 1,380kg and digs 35cm (1ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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