Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 179kW more power and is the bigger machine by 17.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 179kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 17.3 tonnes.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 16 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | 25 tonnes |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 179kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 17.3 tonnes
- you want one that carries 16 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 179kW more power and is the bigger machine by 17.3 tonnes. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the JCB 9T-2 or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 16 tonnes.
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