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JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: JCB ➔
Model: 16C-1 ➔

The JCB 16C-1 is a compact mini excavator designed for small construction, landscaping, utility, and site preparation work. It is part of JCB's 1.6-ton class and is built for operation in confined spaces where maneuverability and low ground disturbance are important. The machine typically features a zero tail swing design, hydraulic controls, and a dig depth suited to trenching, grading, and light excavation tasks. The JCB 16C-1 is commonly used on residential and urban job sites, offering transportability, simple operation, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments for general earthmoving applications.

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Blades

Approach angle	25.3 degrees
Blade Height	9 in (24 cm)
Blade Width	3 ft (1 m)
Dig depth (below ground)	1 ft (0 m)
Maximum height	1 ft (0 m)

Boom

Boom swing left	75 degrees
Boom swing right	55 degrees
Bucket rotation	201 degrees
Bucket tearout	3,507 lbs (1,591 kg)
Dipper rotation	126 degrees
Dipper tearout	1,978 lbs (897 kg)
Slew speed	7.9 rpm

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	8 ft (2 m)
Max Digging Height	12 ft (4 m)
Max Digging Reach	13 ft (4 m)
Max Digging Reach on Ground	13 ft (4 m)
Max.Dumping Height	9 ft (3 m)
Maximum digging depth - dozer down	9 ft (3 m)
Maximum digging depth - dozer up	8 ft (2 m)
Maximum height to dipper nose pivot pin	10 ft (3 m)
Maximum vertical wallcut depth	7 ft (2 m)
Minimum front swing radius (no offset)	5 ft (2 m)

Capacities

Engine coolant	1 gal (5 l)
Engine Oil	1 gal (3 l)
Fuel Tank	5 gal (19 l)
Hydraulic system	7 gal (28 l)
Hydraulic Tank	4 gal (15 l)

Dimensions

Cab length	360 gal (1,364 l)
Cab width	39 in (98 cm)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8 ft (2 m)
Overall width of superstructure	3 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	4 ft (1 m)
Track Gauge	3 ft (1 m)
Transport length	152 in (386 cm)
Undercarriage Overall Length	5 ft (2 m)
Width Over Tracks	3 ft (1 m)

Engine

Alternator	60 amps
Cooling system	Water cooled
Displacement	22 cu in (361 cu cm)
Engine Model	403D-07
Fuel	Diesel
Gross Power	16 hp (12 kw)
Max Torque	34 lbs ft (46 nm)
Net Power	15 hp (11 kw)

Hydraulic System

Excavator/track main relief	205 bar
Nominal output	7 gpm (25 lpm)
Slew main relief	205 bar

Operating Specifications

Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	3,426 lbs (1,554 kg)

Performance

Gradeability	35%
Travel speed low	1 mph (2 kph)

Undercarriage

Number of bottom rollers per side	3
Tractive Effort	25 lbs (12 kg)

Weights

Shipping

3,219 lbs (1,460 kg)

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JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator

Blades

Boom

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Capacities

Dimensions

Engine

Hydraulic System

Operating Specifications

Performance

Undercarriage

Weights

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