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JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB 535-95

The JCB 535-95 has 37kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB
JCB 535-95
JCB 535-95 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 35Z-1JCB 535-95
Engine power18.4 kW55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant
Operating weight3556 kg-
Dig depth3.48 m-
Dump height3.53 m-

Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB 535-95. 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 535-95 if...

  • you want one that has 37kW more power

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the JCB 535-95?

The JCB 535-95 has 37kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler).

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