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Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 19C-1

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,790kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FJCB 19C-1
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)1910 kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Dig depth-2.81 m
Dump height-2.81 m
Engine power-11.7 kW

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 19C-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 113,790kg

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.

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Full 352F specifications →

Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...

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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 19C-1?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,790kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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