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JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota KX016-4

The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,860kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB
Kubota KX016-4
Kubota KX016-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 9T-2Kubota KX016-4
Operating weight5,400kgup to 1540kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)9.6kW (13hp)
Payload9,000kg-
Dig depth-2250mm
Width-1240mm

Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota KX016-4. 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 45kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,860kg

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.

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Full 9T-2 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

Full KX016-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota KX016-4?

The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,860kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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