Heavy Equipment Comparison Tool
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Showing up to 12 modelsCaterpillar 299D3 Compact Track Loader
Compact Track Loader · 11,464 lbs · 95 HP
$55.00/hr · 3.10 GPH
Caterpillar 320 Hydraulic Excavator
Crawler Excavator · 49,800 lbs · 172 HP
$68.50/hr · 5.20 GPH
Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator
Crawler Excavator · 69,200 lbs · 273 HP
$88.50/hr · 7.20 GPH
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Heavy Dozer · 50,733 lbs · 215 HP
$92.40/hr · 7.80 GPH
JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader
Backhoe Loader · 17,073 lbs · 74 HP
$38.20/hr · 2.40 GPH
Komatsu PC200-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Crawler Excavator · 43,650 lbs · 165 HP
$65.20/hr · 5.10 GPH
Volvo L120H Wheel Loader
Wheel Loader · 45,635 lbs · 272 HP
$74.10/hr · 4.90 GPH
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Side-by-Side Spec Comparison
Core values are pulled from published equipment profiles and should be verified by serial range before bid or purchase decisions.
| Metric | Caterpillar 299D3 Compact Track Loader Caterpillar | JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader JCB |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Class | Compact Track Loader | Backhoe Loader |
| Category | Compact Equipment | Backhoe Loaders |
| Operating Weight | 11,464 lbs | 17,073 lbs |
| Net Horsepower | 95 HP | 74 HP |
| Bucket / Blade Capacity | 0.95 cu yd | 1.30 cu yd |
| Max Dig Depth | Not applicable | 18.50 ft |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31.70 gal | 42.00 gal |
| Estimated Fuel Burn | 3.10 GPH | 2.40 GPH |
| Estimated Hourly Cost | $55.00/hr | $38.20/hr |
| Maintenance Interval | 500 hours | 500 hours |
| Emissions Tier | Tier 4 Final / Stage V | Tier 4 Final (No DPF) |
| Duty Rating | Compact High-Output | Standard |
| Best Fit | High-output CTL grading, truck loading, pallet handling, snow work, soil conditioning, brush cutting, land improvement, utility backfill, and XPS hydraulic attachment work | Fleets that need one roadable machine for short trenching, utility work, loading, backfilling, and small excavation jobs. |
| Verify Before Buying | Confirm serial range, attachments, tires or tracks, counterweight, emissions package, and local dealer specification sheet. | Confirm cab/ROPS, dipper, buckets, tires, forks, stabilizer pads, and roading rules before quoting transport dimensions. |
| Primary Source | Caterpillar 299D3 Compact Track Loader product specifications | JCB 3CX Cab technical specification and JCB 3CX / 4CX comparison table |
Quick Comparison Signals
These are simple sort-based signals, not final buying recommendations.
Caterpillar 299D3 Compact Track Loader
11,464 lbs · 95 HP · 3.10 GPH · $55.00/hr
JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader
17,073 lbs · 74 HP · 2.40 GPH · $38.20/hr
JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader
17,073 lbs · 74 HP · 2.40 GPH · $38.20/hr
Caterpillar 299D3 Compact Track Loader
11,464 lbs · 95 HP · 3.10 GPH · $55.00/hr
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