Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The JCB 3T-2 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 220kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 220kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 220kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The JCB 3T-2 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 220kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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