Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 3T-2
The JCB 3T-2 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 633kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 9kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 633kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 633kg
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 E17z and the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 3T-2 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 633kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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