Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Kubota KX037-4
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,769kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,769kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX037-4 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX037-4 digs 84cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Kubota KX037-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 3518 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 17.8 kw |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 3410 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Width | - | 1550 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Kubota KX037-4. 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 KX037-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,769kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 84cm (3ft) deeper
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Kubota KX037-4?
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,769kg and has 6kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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