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JCB 25Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power and digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 25Z-1Wacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight2550 kg6,078 to 7,358 kg
Dig depth2.82 m4,184 mm
Engine power18.4 kW42 kW
Dump height3 m-
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...

  • you want one that has 24kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power and digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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