Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Komatsu PC26MR-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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