Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,710kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,710kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,710kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 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 525-60 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,710kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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