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Hamm HC 110i vs JCB 86C-2

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 3,045kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HC 110i
Hamm HC 110i - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
JCB 86C-2
JCB 86C-2 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HC 110iJCB 86C-2
Operating weight11,645 kg8600 kg
Maximum working width2,140 mm-
Drum diameter1,504 mm (front)-
Power ISO 1439685 kW-
Dig depth-4.52 m
Dump height-5.39 m
Engine power-48 kW

Sources: Hamm HC 110i, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HC 110i if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,045kg

An 11 tonne class single drum soil compactor for road, housing and groundworks sub-base and embankment compaction. Used by civils and earthworks contractors and larger hire fleets.

Full HC 110i 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 Hamm HC 110i and the JCB 86C-2?

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 3,045kg. The Hamm HC 110i is a compactor with smooth drum; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.

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