Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Kubota U27-4
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Kubota U27-4?
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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