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JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The JCB 35Z-1 has 0kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 2cm deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 35Z-1Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight3556 kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth3.48 m3,497 mm
Engine power18.4 kW18.2 kW
Dump height3.53 m-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 has 0kW 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 ET35 if...

  • you want one that digs 2cm deeper

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The JCB 35Z-1 has 0kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 2cm deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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