Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs JCB 86C-2
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 74kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 74kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 48 kW |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that has 74kW more power
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
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 ZX220W-5B and the JCB 86C-2?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 74kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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