Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 530kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 530kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 2875 kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 530kg
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 530kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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