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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

JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 9T-2Kubota KX030-4
Operating weight5,400kg2790 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)17.7 kw
Payload9,000kg-
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.

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Full 9T-2 specifications →

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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