Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 carries 8 tonnes more and is the bigger machine by 3,885kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 9T-2 carries 8 tonnes more.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,885kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 9,000kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | 5,400kg |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 8 tonnes more
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,885kg
- you want one that has 39kW more power
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 JCB 1T-2 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 carries 8 tonnes more and is the bigger machine by 3,885kg. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 1T-2 or the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2, by 8 tonnes.
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