Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB JS131LC
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,005kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 1,005kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 50kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,005kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,005kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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