Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,776kg and digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,776kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,580mm maximum |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,776kg
- you want one that digs 90cm (3ft) deeper
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-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 35Z-1 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,776kg and digs 90cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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