Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Kubota U10
The JCB 25Z-1 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,350kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 11kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,350kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | - |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,350kg
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 →Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,350kg. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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