Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Kubota U10
The JCB 50Z-2 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,830kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 28kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,830kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Kubota U10. 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 28kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,830kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,830kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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