Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs JCB JS131LC
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 53kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
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 Hydrema 912F and the JCB JS131LC?
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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