Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,096kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,096kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 47.6 kw |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,096kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,096kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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