Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,160kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,160kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 26.7kW |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,160kg
- you want one that digs 66cm (2ft) deeper
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,160kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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