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JCB 25Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 14kW more power and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 25Z-1Wacker Neuson EZ50
Operating weight2550 kg4,847 to 5,855 kg
Dig depth2.82 m3,667 mm
Engine power18.4 kW32.5 kW
Dump height3 m-
Breakout force-36.8 kN
Length-6,050 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm

Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...

  • you want one that has 14kW more power
  • you want one that digs 85cm (3ft) deeper

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?

The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 14kW more power and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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