Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB230
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,155kg and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,155kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | 3230 mm |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB230. 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 2,155kg
- you want one that digs 82cm (2.5ft) 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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,155kg and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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