Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,603kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,603kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,603kg
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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.
Full EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,603kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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