Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
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 EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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