Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 45kW 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 E17z and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 45kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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