Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 12kW more power and is the bigger machine by 411kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 12kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 411kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 23cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 47.6 kw |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3875 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 12kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 411kg
- you want one that digs 23cm deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 12kW more power and is the bigger machine by 411kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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