Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,865kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,865kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 40.5PS |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that has 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,865kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,865kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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