Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 12,750kg and has 66kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 12,750kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 66kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 15,095kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 85kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5225mm |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,750kg
- you want one that has 66kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 12,750kg and has 66kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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