Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36.6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36.6 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Komatsu D61PX. 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 D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 36.6 tonnes
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 36.6 tonnes. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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