Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,474kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,474kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 17cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3.65 m |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | 4.08 m |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 36 kW |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB 50Z-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,474kg
- you want one that digs 17cm deeper
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,474kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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