Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,575kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,575kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 5,575kg
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 ViO26-6 if...
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,575kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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