Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX has 143kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 143kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that has 143kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,090kg
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX has 143kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,090kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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