Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Kubota U10
The JCB 16C-1 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 549kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 16C-1 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 16C-1 is the bigger machine by 549kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Kubota U10. 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 has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 549kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 16C-1 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 549kg. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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