Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,430kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,430kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 40.5PS |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,430kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,430kg and has 11kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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