Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,250kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,250kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Kubota KX019-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,250kg
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) 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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,250kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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