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JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e

The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 525-60
JCB 525-60 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Wacker Neuson EZ17e - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

JCB 525-60Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Operating weight5490 kg1,797 to 2,151 kg
Max. Lift Capacity2500 kg-
Max. Lift Height6 m-
Max. Reach3.06 m-
Engine power55 kW-
Breakout force-14.8 kN
Length-3,554 to 3,584 mm
Dig depth-2,323 mm
Width-990 to 1,300 mm
Height-2,365 mm

Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 525-60 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the EZ17e if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?

The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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