Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,080kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,080kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,080kg
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 ZX33U-6 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,080kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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