Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The JCB 525-60 has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 10kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The JCB 525-60 has 10kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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