Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,688kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,688kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,688kg
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,688kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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