Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| 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 | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Manitou MT 625 H. 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 MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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