Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The JCB 525-60 has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 14.6 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 40kW 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The JCB 525-60 has 40kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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