Head to head
JLG Industries 1930ES vs Kubota U20
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 1930ES | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 1,565 kg | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Working height | 7.72 m | - |
| Platform height | 5.72 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | - |
| Stowed width | 0.76 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JLG Industries 1930ES, Kubota U20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1930ES if...
The JLG 1930ES is a narrow electric scissor lift and a direct competitor to the Genie GS-1932 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 in the UK's most heavily hired indoor scissor lift class. It is used for retail fit-out, ceiling and services work where a machine has to fit through a standard doorway. UK hire companies typically run all three competing brands in this size band interchangeably depending on availability.
Full 1930ES specifications →Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JLG Industries 1930ES and the Kubota U20?
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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