Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota U20
The JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota U20. 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 5kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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