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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs JCB 86C-2

The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,050kg and has 33kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
JCB 86C-2
JCB 86C-2 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5JCB 86C-2
Operating weight1,550kg8600 kg
Engine power15.1kW48 kW
Dig depth-4.52 m
Dump height-5.39 m

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...

A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.

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Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,050kg
  • you want one that has 33kW 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 Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the JCB 86C-2?

The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,050kg and has 33kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.

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