Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 50Z-2
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 4,525kg. The JCB 50Z-2 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 4,525kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 5030 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 36 kW |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.65 m |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 50Z-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,525kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 50Z-2?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 4,525kg. The JCB 50Z-2 has 4kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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