Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
- you want one that digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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