Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 3kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 digs 9cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 9cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,722 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 14.6 kW |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 9cm 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 3kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 digs 9cm deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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