Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg. The JCB 9T-2 has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 45.5 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 10kW 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,355kg
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg. The JCB 9T-2 has 10kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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