Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 4,055kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 4,055kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 28kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.93m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 975kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 7.6kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 1,720mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Kubota K008-5. 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 4,055kg
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.93m (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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 4,055kg and has 28kW more power. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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