Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,371kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 4,371kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 9.9 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 has 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,371kg
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,371kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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