Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 225kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 225kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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