Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 880kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 880kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2870 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 17.7 kw |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota KX030-4. 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 KX030-4 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 880kg
- you want one that digs 6cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 880kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.