Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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