Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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