Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,424kg and has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,424kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 41kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.7m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 48 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,424kg
- you want one that has 41kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.7m (9ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E10z and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,424kg and has 41kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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