Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 10kW more power and digs 25cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 10kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 25cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3,895 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that digs 25cm 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 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 10kW more power and digs 25cm deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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