Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z vs JCB 16C-1
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 936kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 936kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z | JCB 16C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2685 kg | 1749 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 11.7 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.06 cubic meter | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2.57 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.63 m |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z, JCB 16C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HX25A Z if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 936kg
A zero tailswing 2.5 tonne digger for landscaping, drainage and building work close to walls and fences. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a compact machine still needs to dig a full-depth trench.
Full HX25A Z specifications →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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z and the JCB 16C-1?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 936kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator.
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