Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,000kg | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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