Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and digs 15cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 15cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 18.2 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3,497 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 18kW more power
- you want one that digs 15cm 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 EZ36 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 EZ36?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and digs 15cm deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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