Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,271kg and has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,271kg.
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 12,271kg
- you want one that has 41kW 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,271kg and has 41kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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