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JCB JS131 LC: excavator.

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JS131 LC
Net Power
74 hp
Main Pump - Maximum Flow
34.4 gpm
JS131 LC specification matrix — Dimensions and weight
SpecificationJS131 LC
Ground Clearance1.4 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.34 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground9.4 ft
Tail Swing Radius7.01 ft
Track Gauge6.53 ft
Counterweight Clearance2.97 ft
Tailswing Radius7.01 ft
Transport Height112.88 in
Transport Length295.87 in
Undercarriage Overall Length11.83 ft
Undercarriage
SpecificationJS131 LC
Track AdjustmentGrease cylinder type
Number Of Shoes Per Side44
Slew System
SpecificationJS131 LC
Slew MotorAxial piston type
Slew BrakeHydraulic braking plus automatic spring applied disc type parking brake
Slew Torque36.2 KNm
Slew Speed13.3 rpm
Slew GearLarge diameter, internally toothed fully sealed grease bath lubricated
Engine
SpecificationJS131 LC
Air Filter TypeDry
Starting System24 V
Battery2 x 12 V
Fuel Tank58.2 gal
Engine ModelJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA 55 EU Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 Final compliant
Engine TypeWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, common rail injection, turbocharged fixed geometry intercooled diese
Net Power74 hp
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Displacement268.6 cu in
Alternator55 amps
Operational
SpecificationJS131 LC
Fuel Capacity58.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity33.3 gal
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 gal
Hydraulic System
SpecificationJS131 LC
Power Boost4,975 psi
Main Pump - Maximum Flow34.4 gpm
Maximum Flow -Servo Pump, Low Noise Gear Pump5.3 gpm
Travel Circuit4,975 psi
Swing Circuit4,047 psi
Pilot Circuit580.2 psi
Control ValveA combined four and five spool control valve with auxiliary service spool as standard
Bucket
SpecificationJS131 LC
Multi Purpose Bucket Weight630.6 lb
Bucket Width2 ft
Largest Bucket Capacity0.5 yd3
Brakes
SpecificationJS131 LC
Park BrakeDisc type, spring applied, automatic hydraulic release
Master BrakePlanetary reduction, bolt-on sprockets
Service BrakeHydraulic counter balance valve
Travel Speed4.2 mph
Gradeability75
Ratios
FigureJS131 LC
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.79 gal

JCB JS131 LC: excavator

The JS131 LC beside its neighbours

Base version8060JS131 LC
Engine power57.6 hp74 hp
Weight8060: 13,210 lb
Fuel capacity18.5 gal58.2 gal
Ground pressure8060: 5.26 psi
Maximum digging depth8060: 12.25 ft
JS131 LC: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
The Farming Forum and Heavy Equipment ForumsexcavatorJCB and the JS131 line that the JS131 LC belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead3
Used market for the JS131 LC — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderJCB excavator6
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
JS131 LC62018 to 2020$53,500$60,000$55,9324,859
JS131 LC: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionJCB together with the excavator JS131 LCNo matching recall in this search

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  • Reference site: JCB JS131 LC — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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Forum indexesThe Farming Forum and Heavy Equipment Forums
Search wordingthe JS131 LC excavator
Latest title quoted by the referenceJCB Js131 Power Issue

JCB JS131 LC: Configuration records

JS131 LC
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.4 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.34 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft
Length Of Track On Ground9.4 ft
Tail Swing Radius7.01 ft
Track Gauge6.53 ft
Counterweight Clearance2.97 ft
Tailswing Radius7.01 ft
Transport Height112.88 in
Transport Length295.87 in
Undercarriage Overall Length11.83 ft
Engine
Air Filter TypeDry
Starting System24 V
Battery2 x 12 V
Fuel Tank58.2 gal
Engine ModelJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA 55 EU Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 Final compliant
Engine TypeWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, common rail injection, turbocharged fixed geometry intercooled diese
Net Power74 hp
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Displacement268.6 cu in
Alternator55 amps
Operational
Fuel Capacity58.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity33.3 gal
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 gal
Undercarriage
Track AdjustmentGrease cylinder type
Number Of Shoes Per Side44
Slew System
Slew MotorAxial piston type
Slew BrakeHydraulic braking plus automatic spring applied disc type parking brake
Slew Torque36.2 KNm
Slew Speed13.3 rpm
Slew GearLarge diameter, internally toothed fully sealed grease bath lubricated
Hydraulic System
Power Boost4,975 psi
Main Pump - Maximum Flow34.4 gpm
Maximum Flow -Servo Pump, Low Noise Gear Pump5.3 gpm
Travel Circuit4,975 psi
Swing Circuit4,047 psi
Pilot Circuit580.2 psi
Control ValveA combined four and five spool control valve with auxiliary service spool as standard
Bucket
Multi Purpose Bucket Weight630.6 lb
Bucket Width2 ft
Largest Bucket Capacity0.5 yd3
Brakes
Park BrakeDisc type, spring applied, automatic hydraulic release
Master BrakePlanetary reduction, bolt-on sprockets
Service BrakeHydraulic counter balance valve
Travel Speed4.2 mph
Gradeability75

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