Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 217kg and digs 7cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 217kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 7cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 4,169 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 217kg
- you want one that digs 7cm 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 EZ80 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
Full EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 217kg and digs 7cm deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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