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JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
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 JCB 35Z-1 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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