Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota U27-4
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,810kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,810kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota U27-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,810kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota U27-4?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,810kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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