Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,845kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,845kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 17.8 kw |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota U36-4. 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,845kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 60cm (2ft) deeper
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,845kg and has 6kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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