Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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