Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 48 kW |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
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 ZX33U-6 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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