Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The JCB 50Z-2 has 21kW more power and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 21kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 85cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 14.6 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,803 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 21kW more power
- you want one that digs 85cm (3ft) 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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 21kW more power and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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