Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The JCB 25Z-1 has 5kW more power and digs 23cm 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 23cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 23cm 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 5kW more power and digs 23cm deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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