Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB 3T-2
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 350kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 350kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 2345 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 350kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the JCB 3T-2?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 350kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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