Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 43kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX Compact digs 2.19m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 5 m |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 55 kW |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,160kg
- you want one that digs 2.19m (7ft) deeper
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 43kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,160kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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