Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,692kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,692kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 47.6 kw |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 3875 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,692kg
- you want one that digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,692kg. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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