Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 935kg and digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 935kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 19C-1 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 7.6kW |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota K008-5. 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 935kg
- you want one that digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper
- 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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 935kg and digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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