Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 129kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 129kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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 E55z specifications →Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 129kg
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 E55z and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 129kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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