Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,966kg and has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,966kg.
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 9.9 kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 12,966kg
- you want one that has 45kW 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,966kg and has 45kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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