Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,235kg and has 12kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,235kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 12kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 48 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,235kg
- you want one that has 12kW more power
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 S450 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,235kg and has 12kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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