Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The JCB 50Z-2 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,785kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,785kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,785kg
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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,785kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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