Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,629kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,629kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 46,629kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,629kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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