Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 19C-1 digs 23cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 23cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,580mm maximum |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota KX019-4. 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 23cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 130kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 19C-1 digs 23cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 130kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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