Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 215kg. The JCB 19C-1 digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 215kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 40cm (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 ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 215kg
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 215kg. The JCB 19C-1 digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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