Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,101kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,101kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.4m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 48 kW |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,101kg
- you want one that digs 1.4m (4.5ft) 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 E35z and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,101kg. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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