Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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