Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 19kW more power and digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 19kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 55 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 5,442 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 19kW more power and digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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