Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 3T-2
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,355kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,355kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 2345 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,355kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 3T-2?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,355kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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