Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 7,240kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 7,240kg.
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 45.5 kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 7,240kg
- you want one that has 10kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 7,240kg and has 10kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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