Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 16C-1
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,806kg and has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,806kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 16C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 1749 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 11.7 kW |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2.57 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.63 m |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 16C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,806kg
- you want one that has 20kW more power
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 16C-1?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,806kg and has 20kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator.
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