Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB JS131LC has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 39kW 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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB JS131LC has 39kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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