Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota U20
The JCB JS131LC has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota U20. 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 42kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota U20?
The JCB JS131LC has 42kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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