Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 10,151kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 10,151kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
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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