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JCB 19C-1 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 44kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
Engine power11.7 kW55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm
Operating weight1910 kg-
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-
Payload-6000 kg
Heaped capacity-3400 litres
Engine-Deutz TCD 3.6 L4

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...

  • you want one that has 44kW more power

A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.

Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 44kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.

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