Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 904kg and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 904kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 1.69 m |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 904kg
- you want one that digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 904kg and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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