Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,235kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,235kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,235kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,235kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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