Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB 35Z-1
The JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 846kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 846kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 3556 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 18.4 kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB 35Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 846kg
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 CX25D and the JCB 35Z-1?
The JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 846kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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