Head to head
Avant 760i vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 760i | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42 kW (56 hp) | 48 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1400 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 3100 mm | - |
| Weight | 2220 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Avant 760i, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 760i if...
A heavier compact loader for tougher construction, groundworks and material handling jobs, running a wide range of Avant attachments. Used by contractors and plant hire fleets that need more lift than the 500 and 600 series.
Full 760i specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 6kW 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 760i and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power. The Avant 760i is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 700 series; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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