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JCB 9T-2 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,665kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 9T-2Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight5,400kg8065 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Payload9,000kg-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: JCB 9T-2, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 338kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,665kg

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,665kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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