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JCB 19C-1 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power and digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Wacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight1910 kg6,755 to 8,647 kg
Dig depth2.81 m3,895 mm
Engine power11.7 kW45.5 kW
Dump height2.81 m-
Length-6,349 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...

  • you want one that has 34kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power and digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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