Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 90kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 90kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 5120kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB250-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 90kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 90kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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