Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 94kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 645kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 94kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 645kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 645kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 94kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 94kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 645kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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