Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 48,473kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 48,473kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 48,473kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 48,473kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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