Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The JCB JS131LC has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 36kW 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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB JS131LC and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The JCB JS131LC has 36kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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