Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 67kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,539kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 67kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 11,539kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 1.75m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 5225mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 85kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that has 67kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,539kg
- you want one that digs 1.75m (5.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 67kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,539kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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