Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 9T-2 has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,425kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 47kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 4,425kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 975kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 7.6kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota K008-5. 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 has 47kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,425kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 9T-2 has 47kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,425kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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