Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs JCB 86C-2
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 26kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 26kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 48 kW |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 26kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 26kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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