Description
JCB - 55Z-1 — COMPACT EXCAVATOR
CHOOSING A COMPACT EXCAVATOR JUST GOT TOUGHER
The 5-tonne JCB 55Z-1 mini digger is a zero tailswing configuration machine, facilitating work in tight environments. It's been developed to exceed even your most exacting demands and is one of the strongest and highest performing mini excavators we’ve ever built.
PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE
The 5-tonne JCB 55Z-1 mini digger is a zero tailswing configuration machine, facilitating work in tight environments. It's been developed to exceed even your most exacting demands and is one of the highest performing mini excavators we’ve ever built.
• An efficient Kohler Tier 4 Final KDI 1903 engine delivering 48.3 HP at 2,200rpm.
• Huge dipper tearout forces of up to 29kN.
• Bucket rotation is a huge 181˚, offering great spoil retention during truck loading.
• The zero tailswing JCB 55Z-1 mini digger is incredibly maneuverable even in the most confined spaces.
QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY
The 55Z-1 has been developed to exceed our customers standards, these mini's are both durable and confidence inspiring.
• 100% steel bodywork.
• A large track frame width and low centre of gravity helps the JCB 55Z-1 to offer amazing stability.
• Heavy-duty boom cylinder guards help protect against damage.
• Durable four plate dipper design.
LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP
Ultimately, cost of ownership is perhaps your primary concern as a business. So you'll be pleased to know that the JCB 55Z-1 has been designed to keep running costs as low as possible.
• One touch idle helps preserve fuel.
• Four different power bands for controllable engine speed.
• Load-sensing hydraulics means that your hydraulics only consume power on demand.
• Flat glass throughout minimises replacement costs.
SAFETY AND SERVICEABILITY
The JCB 55Z-1 offers safety as first priority, to the owner, operator, bystanders and the machine itself.
• A wide track frame and low centre of gravity provide best-in-class stability.
• Unique JCB 2GO safety system.
• An overload screen displays a bar chart from green to red, indicating whether the overload point is close or exceeded.
• Long 500 hour greasing intervals.
MOST POPULAR CONFIGURATION
• Cab with A/C
• 16-inch rubber tracks
• ISO/SAE controls
• Fabric suspension seat (high back)
• 5-foot 1-inch dipper
• 4-way dozer blade
• Dozer float
• Halogen worklights
• Bushed kingpost
• Full radio kit
• Thumb-ready dipper
Similar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.Specifications
Year2026
ManufacturerJCB
Model55Z-1
Hours5
ConditionNew
Hours MeterAccurate / Verified
Number of Buckets1
Bucket Width24 in
Operating Weight12,000 lb
Auxiliary HydraulicsYes
High Pressure HydraulicsYes
CouplerYes
Quick AttachYes
ThumbYes
Thumb TypeHydraulic
Grade ControlYes
Tail Swing ConfigurationZero
Backfill BladeYes
Max Reach240 in
Max Dump Height14 ft
Dig Depth12 ft
Track Shoe Width16 in
ROPSEnclosed
Exterior LightingLED
A/CYes
A/C ConditionNew
GPSYes
HeaterYes
DriveTrack
Number of Speeds2
Max Travel Speed2.8 mph
Horsepower48.3 HP
Engine ManufacturerKohler
Engine ModelTier 4 Final KDI 1903
Engine TierUSA Tier 4 Final
Eco ModeYes
Year2026|
ManufacturerJCB|
Model55Z-1|
Hours5|
ConditionNew|
Hours MeterAccurate / Verified|
Number of Buckets1|
Bucket Width24 in|
Operating Weight12,000 lb|
Auxiliary HydraulicsYes|
High Pressure HydraulicsYes|
CouplerYes|
Quick AttachYes|
ThumbYes|
Thumb TypeHydraulic|
Grade ControlYes|
Tail Swing ConfigurationZero|
Backfill BladeYes|
Max Reach240 in|
Max Dump Height14 ft|
Dig Depth12 ft|
Track Shoe Width16 in|
ROPSEnclosed|
Exterior LightingLED|
A/CYes|
A/C ConditionNew|
GPSYes|
HeaterYes|
DriveTrack|
Number of Speeds2|
Max Travel Speed2.8 mph|
Horsepower48.3 HP|
Engine ManufacturerKohler|
Engine ModelTier 4 Final KDI 1903|
Engine TierUSA Tier 4 Final|
Eco ModeYes|
