Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 19kW 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 E55z and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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