Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB 86C-2
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 34,586kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 34,586kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 48 kW |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 34,586kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
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 Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB 86C-2?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 34,586kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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