Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 89cm (3ft) 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper and has 5kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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