Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB 50Z-2 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,165kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 25kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,165kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.26m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,390 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB216. 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 25kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,165kg
- you want one that digs 1.26m (4ft) 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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,165kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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