Mini ExcavatorEurope

JCB 35Z-1

3,556 kg21 hpMarket avg. €46k · 2 listed · 1 below market

Side elevationJCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 side elevation
Operating weight
3,556 kg
Length
4,851 mm
Fig · proportional to datasheet · mini excavator
Live market

2 active asks across Europe

Market avg.€46k

Asking prices land at €37k – €53k, around 84% above the market average.

NL
€34k
BE
€21k
DE
€37k
IT
€19k
PL
€27k
  • 2021NL · dealer name hidden€33k
Based on 2 active dealer listings across our network.As of 2 Aug 2026

This model sits 85% above the class average across 212 peer models.

How much does a used JCB 35Z-1 cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used JCB 35Z-1 listings currently run from €37,440 to €52,983, with a market average around €46,130. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 2 active listings, refreshed daily.

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MakeJCB
Model35Z-1
Specification · Comparison

How the 35Z-1 lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

At a glance
Weight class
3.5 t
3 t
2.6 t
Power
Engine
Perkins 403J-17
Yanmar 3TNV88F
Kubota D1105-E4-BH-2EU
Power
21 hp
21.2–28.4 hp
20 hp
Dimensions
Operating weight
3,556 kg
3,310–3,720 kg
2,590 kg
Length
4,851 mm
4,660 mm
4,100 mm
Width
1,750 mm
1,550 mm
1,500 mm
Height
2,482 mm
2,480–2,520 mm
2,420 mm
Transport length
4,851 mm
4,520–4,530 mm
4,100 mm
Working range
Bucket capacity
0.08 m³
0.066 m³
Max dig depth
3,194 mm
2,790–3,130 mm
2,820 mm
Max reach
5,165 mm
4,750–5,040 mm
4,740 mm
Tail swing radius
900 mm
1,550–1,575 mm
792 mm
Drive
Travel speed
4.5 km/h
4.3–4.6 km/h
4.5 km/h
Market
Market average ask · EU
€46k
€28k
€27k
Price range
€37k€53k
€18k€33k
€20k€35k
Active listings
2
6
15
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · JCB 35Z-1

Overview

The JCB 35Z-1 is a compact mini-excavator with an operating weight of 3556 kg and an engine output of 21 hp. It belongs to the sub-4-tonne excavator class, a segment valued for its combination of digging capability and site mobility. The zero-tail-swing configuration implied by the Z designation allows operation in confined areas where a conventional counterswing machine would be impractical.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Mini-excavators in this weight class are commonly deployed on urban utility works, landscaping, drainage installation, and foundation excavation for small structures. Their compact footprint makes them suitable for access-restricted sites such as rear gardens, indoor demolition projects, and roadside trenching. Contractors also use machines of this type for secondary digging duties on larger sites where a full-size excavator would be inefficient.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Inspection of a used JCB 35Z-1 should cover the condition of the undercarriage, including track wear, roller condition, and frame integrity, as these components represent a significant portion of lifecycle cost in this class. Buyers should verify slew ring play, check all hydraulic lines and couplings for leaks, and test auxiliary hydraulic flow if attachments are planned. Service history documentation, particularly evidence of filter and fluid changes, is an important indicator of how the machine has been maintained. The condition of the boom, dipper, and bucket pins and bushings should be assessed physically, as wear at these points is typical on high-utilisation machines.

Current market

Price position

The JCB 35Z-1 trades at a European market average of EUR 42136, with a typical price range spanning EUR 32580 at the lower end to EUR 49625 at the upper end. This spread reflects variation in age, hours, specification, and attachment packages across available stock. Competing models in the same class include the Kubota U27 and the Hitachi ZX33U, both of which buyers routinely benchmark against the JCB when evaluating total value in this segment.

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