Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs JCB 25Z-1
The JCB 25Z-1 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 645kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 645kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | JCB 25Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2550 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2.82 m |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.4 kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 3 m |
Sources: Bobcat E19, JCB 25Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
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 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 645kg
- you want one that digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the JCB 25Z-1?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 645kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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