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Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB JS131LC

The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EJCB JS131LC
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb)
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)55kW (74hp)
Rated payload24,000kg-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Max bucket tearout-20,660lbf
Max digging depth-4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

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Buy or hire the JS131LC if...

A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB JS131LC?

The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.

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