Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,695kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,695kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.16m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 48 kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Bobcat E19, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 38kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,695kg
- you want one that digs 2.16m (7ft) 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 E19 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,695kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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