Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota KX016-4
The JCB 19C-1 digs 56cm (2ft) deeper and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 56cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 19C-1 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2250mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota KX016-4. 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 digs 56cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW 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 KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The JCB 19C-1 digs 56cm (2ft) deeper and has 2kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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