Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,255kg and has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,255kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 48 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,255kg
- 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 JCB 3T-2 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,255kg and has 29kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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