Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power and digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 42 kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
- you want one that digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power and digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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