JCB 3DX VS ACE AX 130 Backhoe Loader

₹ 30-32 Lakhs^*

JCB 3DX

Engine

JCB 49 HP
Bucket

0.26 m³
Shovel

1.0 m³
Dig. Depth

4770 mm
Dump Height

2740 mm
Weight

7200 Kg

2WD/4WD

₹ 29-35 Lakhs^*

ACE AX 130

Engine

Kirloskar 79 HP
Bucket

0.24 m³
Shovel

1.0 m³
Dig. Depth

4700 mm
Dump Height

2780 mm
Weight

7500 Kg

2WD/4WD

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The comparisons provided are based on the technical specifications published by the respective OEMs on their official websites and brochures. Please confirm these details directly with the OEMs before macking any final decision.

JCB 3DX VS ACE AX 130 Backhoe Loader

JCB 3DX

₹ 30-32 Lakhs

ACE AX 130

₹ 29-35 Lakhs

Particulars	JCB 3DX	ACE AX 130

ACE AX 130 vs JCB 3DX: Which Backhoe Loader to Buy?

The JCB 3DX is the machine most Indian buyers start with, so the real question is whether the ACE beats it for your work. The tables below carry the full numbers. The ACE AX 130 gives more engine power, more torque and a higher payload, at a lower cost to buy. The JCB 3DX uses less diesel, has maintenance-free brakes and better control, and carries the largest service network in the country.

Both arguments are real. If your machine runs long hours every month, JCB's lower diesel use and the ease of getting it repaired anywhere will decide your year. If your work is heavy loading and lifting and you want more machine for the money, the ACE gives you power and payload at a smaller instalment. Count your working days honestly before you choose. See the ACE backhoe loader range, the JCB backhoe loader range, or read our backhoe loader guide.

JCB 3DX Backhoe Loader

Pros:

Fuel efficient and durable CRDi Stage 5 Engine
Good maximum lift capacity for excavator operation
Slightly higher loader dump height compared to ACE AX 130
JCB 'Q' brakes with maintenance-free oil immersed multi-disc type
Powerful bucket and arm digging force
Higher engine gross power at 49 HP

Cons:

Higher price range from ₹ 34-36 Lakhs
Less torque compared to ACE AX 130
Lower engine displacement at 3.0L

ACE AX 130 Backhoe Loader

Pros:

More affordable price range from ₹ 17-24 Lakhs
Higher engine gross power at 79.0 HP
Increased maximum torque at 300 Nm
Larger fuel tank for extended operation
Higher maximum payload capacity

Cons:

No given machine weight data for accurate comparison
Slightly less efficient brakes compared to JCB 3DX
Lower engine displacement not specified

Closing Recommendation

Both machines dig and load in the same class, so pick by how many days the machine will really work and where your dealer is. Choose the JCB 3DX when the machine runs long hours most months, because lower diesel use, maintenance-free brakes and the largest service network in the country keep it earning, and it hires out and sells faster than anything else in this class. Choose the ACE AX 130 when you want more engine power and a higher payload for a lower price, your work is heavy loading and lifting, and an ACE dealer is close enough to keep parts coming. Multiply the daily diesel difference by your working days before deciding. So match the machine to your work: JCB 3DX for long hours and easy hire, ACE AX 130 for more power at a lower price.