Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs JCB 3T-2
The JCB 3T-2 carries 2 tonnes more and is the bigger machine by 830kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 3T-2 carries 2 tonnes more.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 830kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 18.9 kW |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | 2345 kg |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 2 tonnes more
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 830kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 1T-2 and the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 3T-2 carries 2 tonnes more and is the bigger machine by 830kg. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
Which carries more, the JCB 1T-2 or the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 3T-2, by 2 tonnes.
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