Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,890kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,890kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 48 kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 34kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,890kg
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 CX25D and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,890kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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