Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3.7 tonnes. The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3.7 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 3.7 tonnes
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 58kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3.7 tonnes. The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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