Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota U10
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 U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota U10. 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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota U10?
The JCB JS131LC has 47kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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