Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota K008-3
The JCB 3T-2 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,365kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 11kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,365kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 980kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 10.2PS |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota K008-3. 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 has 11kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,365kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota K008-3?
The JCB 3T-2 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,365kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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