Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,338kg and digs 1.92m (6.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,338kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 1.92m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 2,323 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 6,338kg
- you want one that digs 1.92m (6.5ft) 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,338kg and digs 1.92m (6.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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