Tracked mini excavators

The K008-5 is powered by Kubota's D722-E4-BH-4 10.3 PS E-TVCS engine.

• Machine weight/Operating weight (kg) – 975/1050;
• Power (kW/PS) – 7.6/10.3;
• Max speed (km/h) – 2.0;
• Max dig depth (mm) – 1720;
• Max reach (mm) – 3020;
• Max digging force Arm/Bucket (kN) – 4.5/9.8;
• Aux flow – 21 l/min @ 165 kgf/cm²;
• Overall width (mm) – 700 to 860;
• Overall height (mm) – 2260;
• Transport length (mm) – 2750.

Based on Hyundai's Robex series, the 18E is powered by a 20.7-kWh lithium-ion battery pack paired with a 13-kW (27-kW peak) electric motor.

Recharging time is just over five hours when using a 220V supply.

The excavator’s operating weight is 1,863 kg (4,107 lb) with a canopy, or 2,030 kg (4,475 lb) for the machines with a full cab. Bucket breakout force is rated at 15.1 kN with a 0.04-m3 bucket. Dipper arm tearout force is rated at 9.4 kN. It is equipped with an 1,800-mm (5.9-ft) monoboom and a 960-mm (3.1-ft) dipper arm. The maximum digging depth is 2,405 mm (7.8 ft) and the machine has a digging reach of 4,110 mm (13.4 ft).

On December 22, 2022 employees at JCB Compact Products gathered on the shop floor to cheer the milestone 1,000th 19C-1E model off the production line.