Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,854kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 29kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,854kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.83m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 36 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 50Z-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,854kg
- you want one that digs 1.83m (6ft) deeper
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,854kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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