Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 86C-2
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 57kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 57kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 48 kW |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 57kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 57kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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