Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB225
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,630kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,630kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | 2875 mm |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB225. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,630kg
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) 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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,630kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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