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JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota KX019-4

The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,620kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 9T-2Kubota KX019-4
Operating weight5,400kg1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Payload9,000kg-
Engine power55kW (74hp)-
Dig depth-2,580mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota KX019-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,620kg

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 KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota KX019-4?

The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,620kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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