Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 16C-1 is the bigger machine by 774kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 16C-1 is the bigger machine by 774kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 16C-1 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 85cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 975kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 7.6kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 1,720mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 774kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 85cm (3ft) deeper
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 16C-1 is the bigger machine by 774kg and has 4kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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