A backhoe loader and an excavator are both digging machines but suit different jobs. The key difference is rotation and versatility.
A backhoe loader, like the JCB 3CX, has a digging arm mounted at the rear with a 180 degree working range. At the front it has a loader bucket, making it a dual purpose machine suited to loading, digging and site transport. It can also travel on public roads, making it ideal for utility and construction work.
An excavator can slew a full 360 degrees, giving the operator complete rotation without moving the machine. This makes it better suited to deep excavation, demolition and confined site work where precision and reach matter more than versatility.
- Choose a backhoe loader for mixed tasks, digging, loading and site travel
- Choose an excavator for dedicated digging, demolition or precision excavation
- Both are available across the JCB range in multiple sizes to suit your application
Speak to your nearest JCB dealer to find the right machine for your job.