Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota K008-3
The JCB 9T-2 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,420kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 48kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 4,420kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 980kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 10.2PS |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota K008-3. 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 has 48kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,420kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota K008-3?
The JCB 9T-2 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,420kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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