Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 48kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 48kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 48kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 48kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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