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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

JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 35Z-1Kubota KX019-4
Operating weight3556 kg1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Dig depth3.48 m2,580mm maximum
Dump height3.53 m-
Engine power18.4 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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