Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Kubota U48-4
The JCB 9T-2 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 625kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 25kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 625kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 40.5PS |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Kubota U48-4. 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 25kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 625kg
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 U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Kubota U48-4?
The JCB 9T-2 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 625kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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