Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs JCB 3T-2
The JCB 3T-2 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 435kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 435kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 435kg
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 JCB 19C-1 and the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 3T-2 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 435kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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