Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 19C-1 digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,323 mm |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 49cm (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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The JCB 19C-1 digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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