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JCB 19C-1 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,245kg and has 7kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight1910 kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power11.7 kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,245kg
  • you want one that has 7kW more power

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,245kg and has 7kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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