Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 31kg and digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 31kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Kubota KX019-4. 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 KX019-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 31kg
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 31kg and digs 1cm deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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