Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
- you want one that digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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