Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Takeuchi TB230
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,525kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,525kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2875 kg |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Takeuchi TB230. 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 2,525kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 2,525kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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