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Heavy Equipment Comparison Tool

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Volvo L120H Wheel Loader

Wheel Loader · 45,635 lbs · 272 HP

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JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

Backhoe Loader · 17,073 lbs · 74 HP

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Caterpillar 320 Hydraulic Excavator

Crawler Excavator · 49,800 lbs · 172 HP

$68.50/hr · 5.20 GPH

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Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator

Crawler Excavator · 69,200 lbs · 273 HP

$88.50/hr · 7.20 GPH

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Caterpillar D6 LGP VPAT Crawler Dozer

Heavy Dozer · 50,733 lbs · 215 HP

$92.40/hr · 7.80 GPH

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JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

Backhoe Loader · 17,073 lbs · 74 HP

$38.20/hr · 2.40 GPH

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Komatsu PC200-11 Hydraulic Excavator

Crawler Excavator · 43,650 lbs · 165 HP

$65.20/hr · 5.10 GPH

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Volvo L120H Wheel Loader

Wheel Loader · 45,635 lbs · 272 HP

$74.10/hr · 4.90 GPH

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Metric Volvo L120H Wheel Loader Volvo Construction Equipment JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader JCB
Machine Class Wheel Loader Backhoe Loader
Category Wheel Loaders Backhoe Loaders
Operating Weight 45,635 lbs 17,073 lbs
Net Horsepower 272 HP 74 HP
Bucket / Blade Capacity 4.40 cu yd 1.30 cu yd
Max Dig Depth Not applicable 18.50 ft
Fuel Tank Capacity 71.30 gal 42.00 gal
Estimated Fuel Burn 4.90 GPH 2.40 GPH
Estimated Hourly Cost $74.10/hr $38.20/hr
Maintenance Interval 500 hours 500 hours
Emissions Tier Tier 4 Final / Stage IV Tier 4 Final (No DPF)
Duty Rating Heavy-Duty Standard
Best Fit Aggregate yards, road contractors, quarries, snow fleets, and production loading operations needing a mid-size loader with broad bucket compatibility. Fleets that need one roadable machine for short trenching, utility work, loading, backfilling, and small excavation jobs.
Verify Before Buying Tire size, counterweight, boom, bucket, quick coupler, fenders, and guarding can change width, height, and transport weight. Confirm cab/ROPS, dipper, buckets, tires, forks, stabilizer pads, and roading rules before quoting transport dimensions.
Primary Source Volvo Construction Equipment L120H product specifications JCB 3CX Cab technical specification and JCB 3CX / 4CX comparison table

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Highest horsepower

Volvo L120H Wheel Loader

45,635 lbs · 272 HP · 4.90 GPH · $74.10/hr

Lowest estimated hourly cost

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

17,073 lbs · 74 HP · 2.40 GPH · $38.20/hr

Lowest estimated fuel burn

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

17,073 lbs · 74 HP · 2.40 GPH · $38.20/hr

Lightest operating weight

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

17,073 lbs · 74 HP · 2.40 GPH · $38.20/hr

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Hyundai HX220A L Buying and Rental Checklist: 22-Ton Excavator Specs, Condition and Job Fit

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