Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,329kg and has 12kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,329kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 12kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 48 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,329kg
- you want one that has 12kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.09m (3.5ft) 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 E55z and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,329kg and has 12kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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