Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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