Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power and is the bigger machine by 54,785kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 225kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 54,785kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 225kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 54,785kg
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 225kW more power and is the bigger machine by 54,785kg. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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