Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs SANY SY26U
The JCB 9T-2 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,740kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 40kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,740kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, SANY SY26U. 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 40kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,740kg
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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the SANY SY26U?
The JCB 9T-2 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,740kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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