Head to head
Avant 640 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 48 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Avant 640, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 20kW 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 640 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 20kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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