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JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota U10-5

The JCB 19C-1 digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Kubota U10-5
Kubota U10-5 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Kubota U10-5
Dig depth2.81 m1800mm
Operating weight1910 kg-
Dump height2.81 m-
Engine power11.7 kW-

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota U10-5. 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 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper

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 U10-5 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full U10-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota U10-5?

The JCB 19C-1 digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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