Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,198kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,198kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 12,198kg
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 12,198kg. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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