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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB 86C-2

The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,909kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 7kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Case Construction Equipment 221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F - image: Sonsray Machinery
JCB 86C-2
JCB 86C-2 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB 86C-2
Operating weight5,691kg8600 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)48 kW
Dig depth-4.52 m
Dump height-5.39 m

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 7kW more power

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

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

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,909kg

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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB 86C-2?

The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,909kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 7kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.

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