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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 19C-1

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 93kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6JCB 19C-1
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg1910 kg
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm2.81 m
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)11.7 kW
Dump height-2.81 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that has 93kW more power

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Full ZX145W-6 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 ZX145W-6 and the JCB 19C-1?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 93kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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