Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The JCB 9T-2 has 13kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 678kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 13kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 678kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 42 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 13kW more power
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 678kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The JCB 9T-2 has 13kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 678kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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