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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB JS131LC

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB JS131LC
Operating weight5,691kg13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb)
Engine power55kW (74hp)55kW (74hp)
Max bucket tearout-20,660lbf
Max digging depth-4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

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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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB JS131LC?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.

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