Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs JCB 3T-2
The Hydrema 912F has 89kW more power and carries 7 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 89kW more power.
- Payload: the Hydrema 912F carries 7 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,000kg | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 18.9 kW |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2345 kg |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 89kW more power
- you want one that carries 7 tonnes more
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
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 Hydrema 912F and the JCB 3T-2?
The Hydrema 912F has 89kW more power and carries 7 tonnes more. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
Which carries more, the Hydrema 912F or the JCB 3T-2?
The Hydrema 912F, by 7 tonnes.
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