Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,775kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,775kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Komatsu PC26MR-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,775kg
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 PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,775kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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