JCB
3CX
Wheeled backhoe loader
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Figures taken from an established dealer: source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Before you quote these figures
Figures vary meaningfully by variant - standard, Contractor or Super, two or four wheel drive, and dipper length.
Who uses it
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.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the 3CX is the Case 580N backhoe loader.
We do not hold verified figures for it yet, so there is no side-by-side to link to.
Looking for one?
Most companies carry several makes and advertise none of them. Find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
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