Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 19kW more power and digs 1.03m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 19kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 1.03m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 4,679 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.03m (3.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 19kW more power and digs 1.03m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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