Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 222kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,790kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 222kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,790kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 222kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,790kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 222kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,790kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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