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Cormidi C85 vs JCB 525-60

The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 4,924kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cormidi C85
Cormidi C85 - image: Cormidi
JCB 525-60
JCB 525-60 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85JCB 525-60
Operating weight566kg5490 kg
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Max. Lift Capacity-2500 kg
Max. Lift Height-6 m
Max. Reach-3.06 m
Engine power-55 kW

Sources: Cormidi C85, JCB 525-60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Full C85 specifications →

Buy or hire the 525-60 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,924kg

A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.

Full 525-60 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the JCB 525-60?

The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 4,924kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.

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