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Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB 25Z-1

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,636kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EJCB 25Z-1
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)2550 kg
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)18.4 kW
Rated payload24,000kg-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Dig depth-2.82 m
Dump height-3 m

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB 25Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,636kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...

Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.

Full 25Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB 25Z-1?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,636kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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