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JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota K008-3

The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 930kg and has 4kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Kubota K008-3
Kubota K008-3 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Kubota K008-3
Operating weight1910 kg980kg
Engine power11.7 kW10.2PS
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota K008-3. 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 930kg
  • you want one that has 4kW more power

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 K008-3 if...

A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.

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Full K008-3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota K008-3?

The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 930kg and has 4kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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