Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 86C-2
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107.1 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107.1 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 8600 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 107.1 tonnes
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 86C-2?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107.1 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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