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JCB 16C-1 vs Komatsu PC210LC-11

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,491kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

JCB 16C-1
JCB 16C-1 - image: JCB
PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 16C-1Komatsu PC210LC-11
Operating weight1749 kg23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)
Engine power11.7 kW165 (HP); 123 (kW)
Dig depth2.57 m-
Dump height2.63 m-
Bucket capacity-0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)

Sources: JCB 16C-1, Komatsu PC210LC-11. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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 →

Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 21,491kg

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,491kg. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..

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