Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota KX060-5
The JCB JS131LC has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 47.6 kw |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota KX060-5. 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 7kW 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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota KX060-5?
The JCB JS131LC has 7kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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