Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 215kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,355kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 215kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,355kg.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 22 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 25 tonnes |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 215kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,355kg
- you want one that carries 22 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 215kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,355kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the JCB 3T-2 or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 22 tonnes.
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