Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,346kg and has 73kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,346kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 73kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 2.65m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 15,095kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 85kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 5225mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,346kg
- you want one that has 73kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.65m (8.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,346kg and has 73kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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