Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
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 ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,602 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 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 ET24?
The JCB 525-60 has 41kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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