Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 9T-2
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 9.6 tonnes and has 50kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 9.6 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9.6 tonnes
- you want one that has 50kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the JCB 9T-2?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 9.6 tonnes and has 50kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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