Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 19C-1
The JCB 19C-1 digs 58cm (2ft) deeper and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 58cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 19C-1 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 198kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1910 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2.81 m |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11.7 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
- you want one that digs 58cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 198kg
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 E17z and the JCB 19C-1?
The JCB 19C-1 digs 58cm (2ft) deeper and has 2kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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