Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB 25Z-1 has 5kW more power and digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 5kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 5kW more power
- you want one that digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 5kW more power and digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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