Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,531kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,531kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 36 kW |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, JCB 50Z-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
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 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,531kg
- you want one that digs 53cm (1.5ft) 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 E35z and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,531kg. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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