Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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