Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The JCB 9T-2 has 41kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 41kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,602 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 41kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes
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 ET24 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 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 ET24?
The JCB 9T-2 has 41kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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