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JCB JS131LC vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 9,148kg and has 23kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JS131LC
JCB JS131LC
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB JS131LCWacker Neuson EZ50
Operating weight13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb)4,847 to 5,855 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)32.5 kW
Max bucket tearout20,660lbf-
Max digging depth4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper-
Breakout force-36.8 kN
Length-6,050 mm
Dig depth-3,667 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm

Sources: JCB JS131LC, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 9,148kg
  • you want one that has 23kW 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.

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Buy or hire the EZ50 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?

The JCB JS131LC is the bigger machine by 9,148kg and has 23kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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