Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB 3T-2
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,211kg. The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,211kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,211kg
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that has 1kW 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 35Z-1 and the JCB 3T-2?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,211kg. The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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