Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs JCB 19C-1
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 11.7 kW |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1910 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2.81 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the JCB 19C-1?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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