Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs JCB 16C-1
The JCB 16C-1 has 2kW more power and digs 21cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 156kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 16C-1 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 156kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 21cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | JCB 16C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1749 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2.57 m |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11.7 kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 2.63 m |
Sources: Bobcat E19, JCB 16C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 156kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the JCB 16C-1?
The JCB 16C-1 has 2kW more power and digs 21cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 156kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator.
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