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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB 25Z-1

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,141kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Case Construction Equipment 221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F - image: Sonsray Machinery
JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB 25Z-1
Operating weight5,691kg2550 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)18.4 kW
Dig depth-2.82 m
Dump height-3 m

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB 25Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 37kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,141kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F 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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB 25Z-1?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,141kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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