Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 42 kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
- you want one that digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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