Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB 525-60 has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 41kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The JCB 525-60 has 41kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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