Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 68cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 68cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 3,497 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 18.2 kW |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 0kW more power
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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that digs 68cm (2ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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 EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 68cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 has 0kW more power. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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