Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The JCB 50Z-2 has 4kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3,667 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 36.8 kN |
| Length | - | 6,050 mm |
| Width | - | 1,960 mm |
| Height | - | 2,667 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 4kW more power
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 EZ50 if...
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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 EZ50?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 4kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 2cm deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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