Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB JS131LC has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 44kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Takeuchi TB216. 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 44kW 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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB JS131LC has 44kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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