Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs JCB JS131LC
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Load capacity | 800kg | - |
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Cormidi C85, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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