Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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