Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 10,277kg and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 10,277kg.
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 18.2 kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,497 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 10,277kg
- you want one that has 37kW 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 EZ36 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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 EZ36?
The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 10,277kg and has 37kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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