Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 245kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 245kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 245kg
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 245kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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