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Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB 9T-2

The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,705kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVJCB 9T-2
Operating weight2,695 kg5,400kg
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Payload-9,000kg
Engine power-55kW (74hp)

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

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

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,705kg

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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Full 9T-2 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the JCB 9T-2?

The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,705kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.

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