Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power. The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,330kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,330kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,330kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 77kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power. The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,330kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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