Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 770kg and digs 24cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 770kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 24cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 2,580mm maximum |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 770kg
- you want one that digs 24cm deeper
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 770kg and digs 24cm deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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