Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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