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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs JCB 19C-1

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 93kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7JCB 19C-1
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg1910 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)11.7 kW
Dig depth-2.81 m
Dump height-2.81 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

  • you want one that has 93kW more power

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Full ZX135W-7 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 Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the JCB 19C-1?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 93kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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