Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 digs 22cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 22cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 22cm 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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 digs 22cm deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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