Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 16kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 955kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 16kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 955kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 48 kW |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 955kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 16kW 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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 16kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 955kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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