JCB 25Z-1: The Ultimate Mini Excavator for Confined Spaces

When it comes to tackling jobs in tight, confined spaces, the all-new JCB 25Z-1 Mini Excavator is tough to beat. Designed for superior performance, safety, ease of use, and cost efficiency, this 2.5-ton powerhouse delivers exceptional durability and reliability. Whether you’re in construction, landscaping, or the rental market, the JCB 25Z-1 is a game-changer.
Tough to Beat for Performance
The JCB 25Z-1 Mini Excavator is built for power and efficiency, ensuring you get the job done with minimal downtime. Featuring a new Stage V Kohler 18.4kW engine, this machine delivers 5% lower fuel consumption while maximising excavating and lifting duties with low noise and vibration.
Key performance highlights:
✅ Auto Kickdown track motors adapt to terrain changes for increased productivity.
✅ High & Low flow pipework supports a variety of hydraulic attachments.
✅ Optional bolt-on counterweight improves stability and lift performance.
Tough to Beat for Safety
JCB is a global leader in safety, and the 25Z-1 mini excavator is no exception. Built-in safety features ensure both operators and bystanders are always protected.
Safety highlights include:
✅ 2GO System – A JCB-exclusive safety feature ensuring machine activation only when safe.
✅ Follow-Me-Home worklights for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
✅ New digital display screen provides instant diagnostics and alerts.
✅ Key or pinpad immobiliser prevents unauthorised machine use.
✅ 9 strategically located tie-down points make transportation safer and easier.
With a low transport weight of up to 2,563kg, the 25Z-1 meets 3,500kg towing restrictions, making it easy and legal to move between job sites.
Tough to Beat for Ease of Use & Comfort
JCB understands that a comfortable operator is a productive operator. The 25Z-1 has been designed with ease of use and comfort in mind, ensuring that every job is completed with maximum efficiency.
Operator-friendly features:
✅ Wide-opening steel bonnet & external filler for quick and easy fueling.
✅ Hydraulic quick hitch enables seamless attachment changes.
✅ Fully adjustable suspension seat & spacious cab for all-day comfort.
✅ Auto machine health checks ensure the excavator is work-ready at the start of every shift.
Tough to Beat for Cost of Ownership
For rental companies and businesses, long-term value is key. The JCB 25Z-1 is designed to keep running costs low, offering outstanding ROI while maintaining JCB’s renowned durability.
Cost-saving features:
✅ Best-in-class 500-hour greasing intervals save time and maintenance costs.
✅ Coloured-coded hydraulic hoses are routed through the boom for added protection.
✅ Auto stop & idle functions reduce fuel usage by shutting down when inactive.
✅ Flat glass windows minimise replacement costs in case of damage.
Tough to Beat for Durability
The JCB 25Z-1 Mini Excavator is built to withstand the toughest environments, ensuring maximum uptime and productivity.
Durability highlights:
✅ Robot-welded boom & dipper made from high-tensile steel for superior strength.
✅ 100% pressed steel bodywork ensures longevity and easy repairs.
✅ Cab door protection keeps it within counterweight length when folded back.
✅ Optional dig-end ram guards prevent accidental damage.
JCB 25Z-1: The Best Choice for Any Job Site
With its compact Zero Tailswing Configuration, high performance engine, best-in-class safety, and low running costs, the JCB 25Z-1 Mini Excavator is the ultimate solution for confined spaces. Whether you need a mini excavator for urban construction, landscaping, or rental fleets, this machine is designed to work harder, longer, and smarter.
Ready to experience the JCB 25Z-1 difference? Contact JCB CEA today to learn more or schedule a demo!