Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 335kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 3kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 335kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 335kg
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 335kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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