Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 90kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 90kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 5,400kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: JCB 525-60, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 90kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →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 JCB 525-60 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 90kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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