Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 4,024kg and digs 1.96m (6.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 4,024kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.96m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,024kg
- you want one that digs 1.96m (6.5ft) deeper
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 4,024kg and digs 1.96m (6.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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