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JCB 19C-1 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 381kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,155kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight1910 kg8065 kg
Engine power11.7 kW39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: JCB 19C-1, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 381kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,155kg

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 381kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,155kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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