Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs JCB 9T-2
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5,400kg |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the JCB 9T-2?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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