Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power and digs 2.62m (8.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.62m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 55 kW |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.62m (8.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power and digs 2.62m (8.5ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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