Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 899kg and digs 67cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 899kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E19 digs 67cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Bobcat E19, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 899kg
- you want one that digs 67cm (2ft) deeper
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.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Full 8008 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 899kg and digs 67cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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