Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,113kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,113kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 8600 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,113kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,113kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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