Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 19C-1 digs 34cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 88kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 34cm (1ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 88kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, JCB 8018 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 digs 34cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 88kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 19C-1 digs 34cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 88kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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