Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 19kW more power and digs 1.32m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 19kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.32m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 4,968 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.32m (4.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 19kW more power and digs 1.32m (4.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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