Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs JCB 3T-2
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 18.9 kW |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 2345 kg |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the JCB 3T-2?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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