Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Yanmar ViO17
The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,570kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,570kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Yanmar ViO17. 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 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,570kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The JCB 9T-2 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,570kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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