Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 680kg and digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 680kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,820mm maximum |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 680kg
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 680kg and digs 1cm deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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