Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota U20
The JCB 9T-2 has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | - |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota U20. 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 42kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 9T-2 has 42kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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