Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 5,375kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 5,375kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Volvo ECR88D. 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 is the bigger machine by 5,375kg
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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 5,375kg. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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