Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,410kg. The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,410kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 3755 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 17.8 kw |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota U36-4. 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 1kW 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,410kg
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,410kg. The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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