Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 5kW more power
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper and has 5kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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