Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 50Z-2
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 69kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 69kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 36 kW |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 50Z-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 69kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the JCB 50Z-2?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 69kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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