Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 810kg. The JCB 3T-2 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 810kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 0kW 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 810kg
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3T-2 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 810kg. The JCB 3T-2 has 0kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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