Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,417kg and digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,417kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 3,497 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 4,417kg
- you want one that digs 74cm (2.5ft) 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 EZ36 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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 EZ36?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,417kg and digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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