Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.33m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.33m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 digs 1.33m (4.5ft) 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.33m (4.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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