Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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