Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,531kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,531kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 47.6 kw |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,531kg
- you want one that digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,531kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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