Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 6kW more power and digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 42 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 4,169 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Wacker Neuson EZ80. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 6kW more power and digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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