Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota U36-4
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,645kg.
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 1,645kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 3755 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 17.8 kw |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota U36-4. 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 1,645kg
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 U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota U36-4?
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,645kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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