Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power and digs 1.06m (3.5ft) 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 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,590 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 1.06m (3.5ft) 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 22kW more power and digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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