Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota KX060-5
The JCB 9T-2 has 7kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 41kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 41kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 47.6 kw |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota KX060-5. 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 7kW more power
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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The JCB 9T-2 has 7kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 41kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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