Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota U55-4
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,055kg and has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,055kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U55-4 has 15kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota U55-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 5400kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 46PS |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota U55-4. 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 U55-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,055kg
- you want one that has 15kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Kubota U55-4?
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,055kg and has 15kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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