3,556 kg21 hpLimited recent data, based on 1 older listings
Based on 1 older listings. Current pricing may have shifted, so we show the class range instead.
Most asking prices land between €13k – €49k, with a market average around €25k.
This model sits 136% above the class average across 204 peer models.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€56k).
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