Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The JCB 50Z-2 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,455kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 17kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,455kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 36cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 17kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,455kg
- you want one that digs 36cm (1ft) deeper
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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 50Z-2 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,455kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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