Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The JCB 525-60 has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 42 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,169 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 13kW 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 EZ80 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The JCB 525-60 has 13kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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