Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power and digs 97cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 97cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,683 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 22kW more power
- you want one that digs 97cm (3ft) 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power and digs 97cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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