Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB 3T-2 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Takeuchi TB216. 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 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 480kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB 3T-2 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 480kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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