Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The JCB 9T-2 has 41kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,676kg.
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 3,676kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 3,676kg
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The JCB 9T-2 has 41kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,676kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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