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Bobcat E35z vs JCB 25Z-1

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 949kg and digs 30cm deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 has 0kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zJCB 25Z-1
Operating weight3499 kg2550 kg
Dig depth3117 mm2.82 m
Engine power18.2 kW18.4 kW
Dump height-3 m

Sources: Bobcat E35z, JCB 25Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E35z if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 949kg
  • you want one that digs 30cm deeper

A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.

Full E35z specifications →

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

  • you want one that has 0kW more power

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 Bobcat E35z and the JCB 25Z-1?

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 949kg and digs 30cm deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 has 0kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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