Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota KX030-4
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,610kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,610kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2790 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 17.7 kw |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota KX030-4. 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 37kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,610kg
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 KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,610kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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