Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,844kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,844kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,844kg
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 35Z-1 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,844kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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