Head to head
Develon DX62R-7 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,384kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,384kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX62R-7 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6216 kg | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 44.3 kW (65 hp) @ 2 300 rpm | 48 kW |
| Dig depth | 3795/ 4095 mm (standard / long arm) | 4.52 m |
| Width | 2050 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Develon DX62R-7, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX62R-7 if...
A 6 tonne mini excavator for utility trenching, drainage and groundworks where a larger machine is wanted without moving up to a midi. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing and highway work.
Full DX62R-7 specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,384kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
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 Develon DX62R-7 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,384kg and has 4kW more power. The Develon DX62R-7 is a 6 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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