Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,565kg and digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,565kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | 3595 mm |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 1,565kg
- you want one that digs 41cm (1.5ft) 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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,565kg and digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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