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JCB 9T-2 vs Manitou MT 625 H

The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB
Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 9T-2Manitou MT 625 H
Engine power55kW (74hp)75 hp (55.40 kW)
Operating weight5,400kg-
Payload9,000kg-
Maximum lift capacity-5,512 lb
Maximum lift height-19 ft 2 in
Maximum forward reach-11 ft 2 in

Sources: JCB 9T-2, Manitou MT 625 H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

  • you want one that has 1kW more power

The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Manitou MT 625 H?

The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.

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