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JCB 50Z-2 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 19kW 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 50Z-2 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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