Head to Head: 2T vs 3.5T Yanmar Diggers

We compare the 2T vs 3.5T Yanmar Diggers and see which digger comes out on top

The 2T Yanmar Digger and the 3.5T Yanmar Digger are popular hire choices at both our Napier and Hastings yards. With a lot of visual similarities, we’re taking a look at the specifics to find out how they compare in the areas that matter: weight, size, dig depth and reach.  See our small excavators for hire, ready for your next project.

Ready to hire a Yanmar Digger for your next Hawke’s Bay job? Choose from either of our branches in Hastings or Napier, book your hire, and we’ll have your digger ready and waiting for you to drive off the lot. Visit our contact page and get in touch.

Weight comparison

Side by side of the 2T and 3.5T Yanmar diggers showing the dumping clearance height.

Width comparison

The 2T and 3.5T Diggers side by side – this shot demonstrates their difference in width.

Dig depth/reach measurements

Bucket capacity

How do the controls compare?

Sit in a 2T Yanmar or a 3T Yanmar and you’re not going to notice too much difference between them. The main controls are identical and are all located in the same place on both diggers, with controls for the hydraulic auxiliaries on the toggle switch on the right hand joystick.

Other features of the 2T and 3.5T Yanmar Diggers

Both the 2T and 3.5T Yanmar Diggers are a versatile hire with plenty of features to impress the operator. Both machines come with tilting buckets, general purpose buckets, and trench buckets. Both diggers also have the same range of attachments that you can hire to make a tough task easier.

Book in a hire of either the 2T or 3.5T Yanmar Digger and you can enjoy:

• Rubber tracks
• True zero tail swing
• Off-set boom
• Blade
• 4 post ROPS frame
• Fire extinguisher
• And a beacon.

Which excavator will you hire for your next job?

Side by side it’s not that easy to choose between the 2T and 3.5T Yanmar diggers. If you’ve got a preference for easy transportation, you’re looking for extra weight, or even if you’re looking for a faster dig – we’ve given you the measurements you need to make a smart choice.

If you’re still not sure which digger to hire for your next Hawke’s Bay job – call our team. We’re experts in all of our equipment and if you know what task you need to get done – we can help you find the right machine to do it.