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JCB 25Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 25Z-1Wacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight2550 kg6,755 to 8,647 kg
Dig depth2.82 m3,895 mm
Engine power18.4 kW45.5 kW
Dump height3 m-
Length-6,349 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm

Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...

  • you want one that has 27kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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