Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 24cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 91kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 24cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 91kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | 3595 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 digs 24cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 91kg
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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 24cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 91kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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