Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4.8 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4.8 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 7,145kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4.8 tonnes
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4.8 tonnes. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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