Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 1.08m (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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper and has 5kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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