Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 40kW 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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