Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Yanmar ViO17
The JCB JS131LC has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Yanmar ViO17. 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 has 45kW 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Yanmar ViO17?
The JCB JS131LC has 45kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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