Head to head
JCB 535-95 vs Kubota U20
The JCB 535-95 has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 535-95 has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 535-95 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB 535-95, Kubota U20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 535-95 if...
- you want one that has 42kW more power
A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 535-95 and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 535-95 has 42kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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