Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The JCB 9T-2 has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,368kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 23kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 1,368kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 23kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,368kg
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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The JCB 9T-2 has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,368kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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