Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 19C-1
The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 734kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 734kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 19C-1 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 99cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1910 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2.81 m |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 11.7 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 734kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 99cm (3ft) deeper
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 19C-1?
The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 734kg and has 4kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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