Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 58kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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