Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 50Z-2
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,670kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,670kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 5030 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 36 kW |
| Dig depth | - | 3.65 m |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 50Z-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 110,670kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 50Z-2?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,670kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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