Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,589kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,589kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,589kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,589kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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