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Cormidi C85 vs JCB 25Z-1

The JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,984kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cormidi C85
Cormidi C85 - image: Cormidi
JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85JCB 25Z-1
Operating weight566kg2550 kg
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Dig depth-2.82 m
Dump height-3 m
Engine power-18.4 kW

Sources: Cormidi C85, JCB 25Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Full C85 specifications →

Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,984kg

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 Cormidi C85 and the JCB 25Z-1?

The JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,984kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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