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JCB 19C-1 vs Komatsu PC26MR-5

The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Komatsu PC26MR-5
Komatsu PC26MR-5 - image: komatsu.eu

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Komatsu PC26MR-5
Operating weight1910 kg2,625 to 2,855kg
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-
Engine power11.7 kW-

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Komatsu PC26MR-5. 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 PC26MR-5 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.

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Full PC26MR-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?

The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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