Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 14kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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