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JCB 19C-1 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 101kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 210kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight1910 kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power11.7 kW11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 210kg

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 SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 101kW more power

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 101kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 210kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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