Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 3,310kg and has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 3,310kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55.4 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,310kg
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Full ET90 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 3,310kg and has 0kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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