Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,905kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,905kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 8600 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,905kg
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 HD 12i VV and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,905kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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