The JCB 16C-1 is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, landscaping, and utility work in confined spaces. It is part of JCB's 1.6-ton class and is commonly used on residential, commercial, and municipal job sites where maneuverability and low ground disturbance are important. The machine typically features a zero tail swing design, hydraulic controls, and a compact undercarriage for stable operation in restricted areas. The JCB 16C-1 is suited to digging, grading, and material handling tasks, and is often selected for projects requiring transportability, efficiency, and access to narrow work zones.
Blades
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Blades specifications
Approach angle
25.3 degrees
Blade Height
9.30 in (23.62 cm)
Blade Width
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Dig depth (below ground)
0.80 ft (0.24 m)
Maximum height
0.80 ft (0.24 m)
Boom
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Boom specifications
Boom swing left
75 degrees
Boom swing right
55 degrees
Bucket rotation
201 degrees
Bucket tearout
3,507.10 lbs (1,590.52 kg)
Dipper rotation
126 degrees
Dipper tearout
1,978.40 lbs (897.23 kg)
Slew speed
7.9 rpm
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth
8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Max Digging Height
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Max Digging Reach
13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Max Digging Reach on Ground
13.10 ft (3.99 m)
Max.Dumping Height
8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Maximum digging depth - dozer down
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Maximum digging depth - dozer up
8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Maximum height to dipper nose pivot pin
10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Maximum vertical wallcut depth
7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Minimum front swing radius (no offset)
5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Capacities
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Capacities specifications
Engine coolant
1.20 gal (4.54 l)
Engine Oil
0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Fuel Tank
4.90 gal (18.55 l)
Hydraulic system
7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Hydraulic Tank
4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Dimensions
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Cab length
360.40 gal (1,364.11 l)
Cab width
38.60 in (98.04 cm)
Ground Clearance
0.60 ft (0.18 m)
Height - Top of Cab
7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Overall width of superstructure
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Tail Swing Radius
3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Track Gauge
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Transport length
152.00 in (386.08 cm)
Undercarriage Overall Length
5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Width Over Tracks
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Engine
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Alternator
60 amps
Cooling system
Water cooled
Displacement
22.00 cu in (360.52 cu cm)
Engine Model
403D-07
Fuel
Diesel
Gross Power
15.70 hp (11.71 kw)
Max Torque
33.70 lbs ft (45.69 nm)
Net Power
14.50 hp (10.81 kw)
Hydraulic System
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Excavator/track main relief
205 bar
Nominal output
6.70 gpm (25.36 lpm)
Slew main relief
205 bar
Operating Specifications
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
3,426.00 lbs (1,553.74 kg)
Performance
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Performance specifications
Gradeability
35%
Travel speed low
1.30 mph (2.09 kph)
Undercarriage
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Number of bottom rollers per side
3
Tractive Effort
25.40 lbs (11.52 kg)
Weights
JCB 16C-1 Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Shipping
3,218.80 lbs (1,459.77 kg)
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