Head to head
Avant 528 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 48 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Avant 528, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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