Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,665kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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