Mini excavators 1–2 t

Bobcat E19 R2 vs JCB 19C-1

Bobcat E19 R2

Bobcat

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JCB 19C-1

JCB

Data: manufacturers and Bobcat's comparison tests. Does your experience say otherwise? Tell us ↓

Technical data

Parameter	Bobcat E19 R2	JCB 19C-1
Capacity and weight
Operating weight, standard / heavy counterweight kg	1,905 / 2,010	1,910
Working range
Digging depth, short / long arm mm	2,364 / 2,544	2,271 / 2,412
Dump height, short / long arm mm	2,588 / 2,716	2,598 / 2,637
Reach at ground level, short / long arm mm	4,062 / 4,237	3,834 / 3,981
Forces
Bucket breakout force kN	18.33	18
Arm breakout force, short / long arm kN	12.63 / 11.51	10.1 / 9.1
Dimensions
Max. tail overhang mm	339	438
Undercarriage width, min.–max. mm	980–1,360	980–1,330
Track length on ground mm	1,258	1,220
Overall track length mm	1,651	1,578
Track width mm	230	230
Overall height mm	2,329	2,328
Engine
Engine	Yanmar 3TNV70	JCB 403D-07
Engine power kW	10.3 (2,200 rpm)	10.8 (2,550 rpm)
Hydraulics
Hydraulic pump	variable displacement, load sensing	variable displacement, load sensing
Pump capacity l/min	44	36
Auxiliary flow AUX1 / AUX2 l/min	30 / 12	32 / —
Travel and slew
Slew speed rpm	9.7	7.9
Travel speed low / high km/h	2.0 / 4.0	2.4 / 4.1
Boom swing left / right °	80 / 60	75 / 55

The table combines manufacturers' data and measurements from Bobcat's comparison tests (06-2025).

JCB sells the machine as the 19C-1 and the 19C-1 PC; the PC adds auto-shift, proportional auxiliary control and an optional extra-long arm (1,344 mm, arm breakout force 7.9 kN).

— means the manufacturer does not publish this figure.

What the table shows

With the short arm the E19 R2 digs 93 mm deeper (2,364 / 2,271 mm) and reaches 228 mm further at ground level (4,062 / 3,834 mm); with the long arm 132 mm and 256 mm.
Arm breakout force 12.63 / 10.1 kN with the short arm, 11.51 / 9.1 kN with the long arm; bucket 18.33 / 18 kN.
Tail overhang 339 / 438 mm; slew speed 9.7 / 7.9 rpm; pump capacity 44 / 36 l/min.
Weights practically equal (1,905 / 1,910 kg); only the E19 R2 offers a heavy counterweight. With the short arm the 19C-1 dumps 10 mm higher.
Rated engine speed: 2,200 rpm (Yanmar) / 2,550 rpm (JCB).

What it means on the job

Mowing a ditch bank with a flail mower

The machine travels along the ditch while the mower runs and the arm follows the bank — travel, auxiliary flow and arm movement at the same time. In Bobcat's test the E19 R2 ran all three together; on the 19C-1 hydraulic movements could not be combined, although it also has load-sensing hydraulics.

Slewing next to a wall

To slew without touching a wall or fence, the tracks must stand at least the tail overhang away from it: 34 cm for the E19 R2, 44 cm for the 19C-1.

Calculation: tail overhang 339 / 438 mm

Loading trucks: 200 cycles a day

Each cycle slews about 90° to the truck and back. At full slew speed the E19 R2 spends about 10 minutes a day slewing, the 19C-1 about 13 minutes.

Calculation: 90° = 0.25 turn; 0.25 ÷ 9.7 rpm × 60 = 1.55 s × 400 slews = 10.3 min · 0.25 ÷ 7.9 rpm × 60 = 1.90 s × 400 = 12.7 min

Closer look: notes from Bobcat's comparison test

Measurements and notes come from Bobcat's comparison tests (06-2025), in which both machines did the same jobs. These figures are not in the manufacturers' brochures. “Operator's opinion” is the personal impression of the operator who worked in the test: it is subjective, and your experience may differ.

Design and options

Bobcat E19Current R2-Series design with overlapping cover joints. Arm and counterweight options.

JCB 19C-1Design launched in 2018. Standard or long arm, extra-long arm on the 19C-1 PC; no counterweight option.

Tail and track frame

Bobcat E19Tail overhang 339 mm, also with the heavy counterweight.

JCB 19C-1Tail overhang 438 mm. On the test machine the track extension frame was already slightly bent after 19 operating hours.

JCB 19C-1 — Track extension frame — Track extension frame

JCB 19C-1 — Frame after 19 hours — Frame after 19 hours

What it affects: The extendable undercarriage carries the machine's side stability; its frame takes the load every time the tracks are widened.

Rollers and swing frame

Bobcat E19Single-flange rollers with interlocking tracks. Swing frame within the track width.

JCB 19C-1Single-flange rollers without interlocking tracks. Swing frame outside the track width.

Operator's opinionsubjectiveThe ride felt rougher.

What it affects: Interlocking tracks keep the track guided on the rollers; an in-track swing frame lets the machine work closer to a wall.

Boom and view

Bobcat E19

Operator's opinionsubjectiveThe view forward past the boom stayed open.

JCB 19C-1Wide boom for a 2-tonne machine; it covers part of the forward view.

JCB 19C-1 — View past the boom — View past the boom

Hydraulics and control

Bobcat E19Load-sensing hydraulics (SmartFlow): travel, workgroup and auxiliary hydraulics work at the same time.

Operator's opinionsubjectiveMovements were smooth and precise.

Bobcat E19 — All functions at once — All functions at once

JCB 19C-1Load-sensing hydraulics as well, but in the test movements could not be combined.

Operator's opinionsubjectiveThe workgroup reacted abruptly, and the digging force at the bucket felt noticeably lower than on the E19 R2, although the published figures are similar.

What it affects: Combined movements matter for attachments that need travel and auxiliary flow together, such as a flail mower.

Blade and travel controls

Bobcat E19Proportional blade control. Large travel pedals.

JCB 19C-1Long blade lever; in the test the blade moved on/off rather than proportionally. Small travel pedals.

JCB 19C-1 — Travel pedals — Travel pedals

Standard equipment

Bobcat E19Clamp-ready and blade float as standard.

JCB 19C-1No clamp preparation, no blade float.

Service

Bobcat E19Large rear cover and side panel. Two-element air filter; slew-ring grease point within reach. Washer fluid filled in the engine and hydraulic compartment.

JCB 19C-1Smaller service openings. Single-element air filter; slew-ring grease point difficult to reach. Washer fluid filled in the cab area.