Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 565kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 565kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota KX019-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 565kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 565kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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