Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota KX037-4
The JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Kubota KX037-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 3518 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 17.8 kw |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1550 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota KX037-4. 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 37kW 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 KX037-4 if...
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota KX037-4?
The JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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