Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB 50Z-2 has 26kW more power and digs 1.88m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 26kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.88m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 1,766 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 26kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.88m (6ft) 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 26kW more power and digs 1.88m (6ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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