Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 3T-2
The JCB 3T-2 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,169kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 11kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,169kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,169kg
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 3T-2 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,169kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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