Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Yanmar SV17VT
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,435kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,435kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 6,435kg
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.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 6,435kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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