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JCB 19C-1 vs John Deere 6170R

The John Deere 6170R has 113kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
John Deere 6170R
John Deere 6170R - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1John Deere 6170R
Engine power11.7 kW125kW (170hp)
Operating weight1910 kg-
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-

Sources: JCB 19C-1, John Deere 6170R. 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 6170R if...

  • you want one that has 113kW more power

A mid-size utility tractor used on plant-hire fleets for towing plant trailers, running PTO-driven attachments and general groundwork traction where a dedicated construction tractor unit isn't justified. Suits contractors who need towing capacity rather than pure horsepower.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the John Deere 6170R?

The John Deere 6170R has 113kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the John Deere 6170R is a 170hp agricultural tractor.

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