Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Kubota U20
The JCB 50Z-2 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 36 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Kubota U20. 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 23kW more power
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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 23kW more power. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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