JCB
3CX Compact
Compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Operating weight | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 5 m |
| Engine power | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
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