Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota KX037-4
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,882kg.
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 1,882kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota KX037-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 3518 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 17.8 kw |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1550 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota KX037-4. 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 1,882kg
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 KX037-4 if...
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota KX037-4?
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,882kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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