Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB240
The JCB 50Z-2 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 960kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 9kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 960kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 19cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 26.7kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3465mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB240. 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 9kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 960kg
- you want one that digs 19cm 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 TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 960kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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