Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The JCB 9T-2 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,275kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 40kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,275kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 40kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,275kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The JCB 9T-2 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,275kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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