Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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