Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,339kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,339kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,339kg
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 →Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,339kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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