Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,875kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,875kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,875kg
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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,875kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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