Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 has 5kW more power
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The JCB 3T-2 has 5kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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