Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 1,556kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 1,556kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55 kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,556kg
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 1,556kg. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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