Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,980kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,980kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 4,980kg
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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,980kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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