Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs JCB 25Z-1
The JCB 25Z-1 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 640kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 640kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | JCB 25Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2550 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2.82 m |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | 3 m |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 18.4 kW |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, JCB 25Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 640kg
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the JCB 25Z-1?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 640kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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