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Bobcat E10z vs JCB 9T-2

The JCB 9T-2 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,224kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E10z
Bobcat E10z - image: bobcat.com
JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E10zJCB 9T-2
Operating weight1,176 kg5,400kg
Engine power7.5 kW55kW (74hp)
Dig depth1,820 mm-
Retracted track width71 cm-
Payload-9,000kg

Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E10z if...

The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.

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Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...

  • you want one that has 48kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,224kg

A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 9T-2?

The JCB 9T-2 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,224kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.

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