Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Kubota KX016-4
The JCB 50Z-2 has 26kW more power and digs 1.4m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 26kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.4m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | up to 1540kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2250mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Kubota KX016-4. 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 has 26kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.4m (4.5ft) 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 KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 26kW more power and digs 1.4m (4.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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