Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 261kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 261kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 261kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 261kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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