Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 3T-2
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,210kg and has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,210kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 18.9 kW |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,210kg
- you want one that has 13kW more power
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 3T-2?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,210kg and has 13kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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