Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 1,564kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 1,564kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,564kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 1,564kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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