Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota K008-3
The JCB JS131LC has 48kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 48kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 980kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 10.2PS |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 48kW 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
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota K008-3?
The JCB JS131LC has 48kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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