Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,684kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,684kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,684kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,684kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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