Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs JCB 86C-2
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 48 kW |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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