Head to head
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,050kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,050kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3550kg (7826lb) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 17.7kW (23.7hp) | 48 kW |
| Max digging depth | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R35Z-9 if...
A compact, zero tail swing mini digger sized for domestic gardens, landscaping and utility work where space is tight. Widely used by small plant hire firms and groundworkers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,050kg
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 Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,050kg. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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