Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,915kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,915kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2685 kg | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 48 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.06 cubic meter | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HX25A Z if...
A zero tailswing 2.5 tonne digger for landscaping, drainage and building work close to walls and fences. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a compact machine still needs to dig a full-depth trench.
Full HX25A Z specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,915kg
- you want one that has 30kW 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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,915kg and has 30kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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