Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Komatsu PC210LC-11
The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 18,210kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 18,210kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Komatsu PC210LC-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 165 (HP); 123 (kW) |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd) |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Komatsu PC210LC-11. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
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 PC210LC-11 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,210kg
Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.
Full PC210LC-11 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?
The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 18,210kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..
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