Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB JS131LC has 47kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 47kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 975kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 7.6kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota K008-5. 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 47kW 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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB JS131LC has 47kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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