Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs JCB 9T-2
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 8.4 tonnes and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 8.4 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8.4 tonnes
- you want one that has 19kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the JCB 9T-2?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 8.4 tonnes and has 19kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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