Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,691kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,691kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 7kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,691kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,691kg and has 7kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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