Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 3,895 mm |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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