Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader. The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 3,667 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 36.8 kN |
| Length | - | 6,050 mm |
| Width | - | 1,960 mm |
| Height | - | 2,667 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?
The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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