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JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 10,151kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 9T-2Wacker Neuson ET145
Operating weight5,400kg15,551 to 17,275 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)55 kW
Payload9,000kg-
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Dig depth-5,442 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm

Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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.

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Buy or hire the ET145 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,151kg

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

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Full ET145 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 10,151kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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