Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Manitou MT933
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 7,145kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Manitou MT933?
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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