Head to head
Develon DX85R-7 vs JCB 86C-2
The Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 928kg and has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 928kg.
- Engine power: the Develon DX85R-7 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX85R-7 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9528 kg | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 48.5 kW (65 hp) @ 2100 rpm | 48 kW |
| Dig depth | 4110 / 4670 mm (standard / long arm) | 4.52 m |
| Bucket capacity | 0.28 m3 | - |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Develon DX85R-7, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX85R-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 928kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A midi excavator for deeper drainage, ducting and foundation work where a mini digger is too small but a full size machine is not needed. It is used by civils contractors and plant hire fleets on road and utility sites.
Full DX85R-7 specifications →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 Develon DX85R-7 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 928kg and has 1kW more power. The Develon DX85R-7 is a 9.5 tonne midi excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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