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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB 35Z-1

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,135kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Case Construction Equipment 221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F - image: Sonsray Machinery
JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB 35Z-1
Operating weight5,691kg3556 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)18.4 kW
Dig depth-3.48 m
Dump height-3.53 m

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB 35Z-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 2,135kg

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 35Z-1 if...

A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.

Full 35Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB 35Z-1?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,135kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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