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JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 3T-2
JCB 3T-2 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 3T-2Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight2345 kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Engine power18.9 kW18.2 kW
Payload3000 kg-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 1kW 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 ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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