Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,320kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,320kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 5030 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 36 kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.65 m |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB 50Z-2. 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 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 22kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,320kg
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,320kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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