Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 16C-1
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,951kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,951kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 16C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1749 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 11.7 kW |
| Dig depth | - | 2.57 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.63 m |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 16C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,951kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 16C-1?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,951kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator.
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