Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs JCB 86C-2
The Caterpillar D6N has 76kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,157kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 76kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 8,157kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 48 kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that has 76kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,157kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 D6N and the JCB 86C-2?
The Caterpillar D6N has 76kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,157kg. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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