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JCB 131X vs Komatsu PC210LC-11

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is about 79% heavier than the JCB 131X (23,240 vs 13,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 has about 116% more engine power (119 kW (160 hp) vs 55 kW (74 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for JCB and Komatsu in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

JCB 131X excavator
JCB JCB 131X
Komatsu PC210LC crawler excavator
Komatsu Komatsu PC210LC-11
Operating weight 13,000 kg (28,700 lb)23,240 kg (51,200 lb)
Engine power 55 kW (74 hp)119 kW (160 hp)
Engine power ≈55 kW (74 hp)—
Net power (ISO 9249) —118.6 kW (159 hp)
Max. digging depth —6.62 m (21 ft 9 in), 5.7 m boom + 2.9 m arm
Max. reach at ground level —9.70 m (31 ft 10 in)
Bucket crowd force (ISO) —149 kN (15,200 kgf / 33,500 lbf)
Bucket capacity —≈0.97 m³ (1.27 yd³) standard
Engine model —Komatsu SAA6D107E-3, six cylinders, turbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGR
Gross power (SAE J1995) —122.8 kW (165 hp)
Displacement —6.69 L (408 in³)
Emissions —US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
Aftertreatment —Komatsu KDPF (diesel particulate filter) + SCR with DEF/AdBlue
System —HydrauMind, closed-centre load sensing
Main pump max. flow —490 L/min (129 US gal/min)
Relief pressure – implement / travel —37.3 MPa (5,405 psi)
Relief pressure – swing —28.9 MPa (4,196 psi)
Arm crowd force (ISO) —108 kN (11,000 kgf / 24,250 lbf)
Swing speed —12.4 rpm
Swing torque —67.7 kN·m (6,900 kgf·m / 49,900 lbf·ft)
Max. drawbar pull —202 kN (20,570 kgf / 45,350 lbf)
Gradeability —70% (35°)
Overall track width —2.98 m (9 ft 9 in) LC; 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in) standard PC210-11
Tail swing radius —3.02 m (9 ft 11 in)
Track rollers / carrier rollers (each side) —9 / 2
Track shoes (each side) —49
Fuel tank —400 L (105.7 US gal)
DEF tank —23.1 L (6.1 US gal)
Hydraulic system / tank —234 L / 132 L (61.8 / 34.9 US gal)
Engine oil —23.1 L (6.1 US gal)
Coolant —30.7 L (8.1 US gal)
Strengths
  • + Fuel efficient
  • + Comfortable cab
  • + Six-cylinder 6.7-litre engine with plenty of torque at low rpm
  • + Strong hydraulic flow (490 L/min) and quick 12.4 rpm swing for fast truck loading
  • + Komtrax telematics fitted as standard; Komatsu CARE maintenance packages in many markets
  • + PC210LCi-11 version offers the most automated factory machine control in the class
  • + Up to 7% lower fuel consumption than the PC210LC-10, according to Komatsu
Watch-outs
  • − Modest power for heavy attachments
  • − KDPF plus SCR aftertreatment needs disciplined DEF and fuel handling
  • − Slightly lower ISO crowd forces than some rivals on paper
  • − Wide 2.98 m LC undercarriage means a wide load in many countries
  • − Intelligent machine control (i-version) adds substantially to the price
Full 131X reviewFull PC210LC-11 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.