Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 6kW more power and digs 53cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 53cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 42 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 4,184 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 53cm (2ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 6kW more power and digs 53cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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