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JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The JCB 525-60 has 37kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 525-60
JCB 525-60 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 525-60Wacker Neuson ET35
Engine power55 kW18.2 kW
Operating weight5490 kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Max. Lift Capacity2500 kg-
Max. Lift Height6 m-
Max. Reach3.06 m-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 37kW 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 ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The JCB 525-60 has 37kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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