Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs JCB JS131LC
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 195kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 195kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 195kg
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 195kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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