Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 48 kW |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 6kW 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 ZX85USB-6 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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