Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota KX016-4
The JCB 3T-2 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | up to 1540kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota KX016-4. 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 9kW 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 →Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The JCB 3T-2 has 9kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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