Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,065kg and has 49kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,065kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 49kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 15,095kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 85kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 5225mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,065kg
- you want one that has 49kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,065kg and has 49kW more power. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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