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JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota U10

The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 710kg and has 4kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Kubota U10
Kubota U10 - image: Kubota UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Kubota U10
Operating weight1910 kg1200kg (2645lb, including operator)
Engine power11.7 kW7.6kW (10.3hp)
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-
Max dig depth-1.8m (5'11")
Bucket digging force-550kg (1212lb) breakout force

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota U10. 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 710kg
  • 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 U10 if...

One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.

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Full U10 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota U10?

The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 710kg and has 4kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.

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